YEARLY HIGH
14.2561 MNT
YEARLY LOW
8.4517 MNT
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.0367 MNT

2022 LKR to MNT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LKR to MNT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 14.2561. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 12, dropping to 8.4517.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.8044 MNT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.1223 to the December average rate of 9.2895, the exchange rate registered a net change of -34.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 14.2561 was down 7.02% compared to the 2021 peak of 15.3332, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 71,280 MNT
2021 Average 71,881 MNT
Yearly Trough Low 42,258 MNT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,022.09 MNT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

14.7008
8.0578
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to MNT Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 11.0426, compared to 9.0307 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.0119 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.0426
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.0307

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 4.4502 MNT (High: 14.2452 / Low: 9.7950). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0956 MNT (High: 14.1813 / Low: 14.0857).

March Spread (Volatile) ±4.4502
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0956

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.6563 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.6563

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 14.1473) against the same month in 2021 (average: 14.6645), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5172 (-3.53%).

2022 Avg (February) 14.1473
2021 Avg (February) 14.6645

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.1813 14.0857 14.1223
February 14.2561 14.0841 14.1473
March 14.2452 9.7950 11.4910
April 9.8288 8.4837 9.2153
May 8.8657 8.4517 8.6114
June 8.9473 8.5777 8.6683
July 8.8727 8.6315 8.7456
August 9.0401 8.6846 8.8270
September 9.0990 8.7798 8.9301
October 9.3866 8.9221 9.1219
November 9.3836 9.2080 9.2702
December 9.3405 9.2393 9.2895