YEARLY HIGH
2.0670 NGN
YEARLY LOW
1.1374 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3743 NGN

2022 LKR to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LKR to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 6, valuing the pair at 2.0670. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 30, dropping to 1.1374.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9296 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0429 to the December average rate of 1.2144, the exchange rate registered a net change of -40.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 2.0670 was down 3.00% compared to the 2021 peak of 2.1309, 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 10,335 NGN
2021 Average 10,165 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 5,687 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,647.81 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

2.1452
1.0666
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to NGN 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 1.5603, compared to 1.1883 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3720 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5603
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1883

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.6616 NGN (High: 2.0670 / Low: 1.4054). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0132 NGN (High: 2.0627 / Low: 2.0494).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.6616
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0132

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.3961 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3961

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 1.6592) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.9664), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3072 (-15.62%).

2022 Avg (March) 1.6592
2021 Avg (March) 1.9664

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0589 2.0275 2.0429
February 2.0627 2.0494 2.0553
March 2.0670 1.4054 1.6592
April 1.4098 1.1699 1.2868
May 1.1902 1.1374 1.1610
June 1.2019 1.1465 1.1565
July 1.1877 1.1447 1.1655
August 1.1868 1.1514 1.1667
September 1.2074 1.1545 1.1862
October 1.2164 1.1815 1.1930
November 1.2114 1.1956 1.2040
December 1.2296 1.2035 1.2144