YEARLY HIGH
0.0789 NAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0417 NAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0525 NAD

2022 LKR to NAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LKR to NAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.0789. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 27, dropping to 0.0417.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0372 NAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0765 to the December average rate of 0.0470, the exchange rate registered a net change of -38.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0789 was down 3.63% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0819, 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 395 NAD
2021 Average 373 NAD
Yearly Trough Low 209 NAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 186.17 NAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0798
0.0406
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to NAD 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 0.0578, compared to 0.0473 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0104 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0578
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0473

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.0271 NAD (High: 0.0763 / Low: 0.0493). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 NAD (High: 0.0508 / Low: 0.0487).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0271
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0152 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0152

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.0765) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0788), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0022 (-2.84%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.0765
2021 Avg (January) 0.0788

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0789 0.0744 0.0765
February 0.0769 0.0742 0.0752
March 0.0763 0.0493 0.0600
April 0.0495 0.0417 0.0463
May 0.0464 0.0428 0.0445
June 0.0461 0.0426 0.0439
July 0.0474 0.0438 0.0448
August 0.0478 0.0447 0.0463
September 0.0500 0.0464 0.0486
October 0.0508 0.0487 0.0496
November 0.0505 0.0460 0.0478
December 0.0484 0.0460 0.0470