YEARLY HIGH
34.9886 PYG
YEARLY LOW
18.7643 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
22.7056 PYG

2022 LKR to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LKR to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 34.9886. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 17, dropping to 18.7643.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.2243 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.3875 to the December average rate of 19.7135, the exchange rate registered a net change of -42.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 34.9886 was down 6.29% compared to the 2021 peak of 37.3379, 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 174,943 PYG
2021 Average 170,854 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 93,822 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 81,121.39 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

35.9750
17.5265
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to PYG 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 26.0234, compared to 19.3878 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.6356 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.0234
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.3878

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 11.1027 PYG (High: 34.6635 / Low: 23.5608). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5733 PYG (High: 19.4292 / Low: 18.8559).

March Spread (Volatile) ±11.1027
July Spread (Stable) ±0.5733

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 6.6475 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.6475

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 34.3875) against the same month in 2021 (average: 36.0716), the exchange rate shifted by -1.6840 (-4.67%).

2022 Avg (January) 34.3875
2021 Avg (January) 36.0716

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 34.9886 33.8721 34.3875
February 34.9495 34.2159 34.4377
March 34.6635 23.5608 27.7902
April 23.4834 19.2576 21.2837
May 19.7004 18.7643 19.1548
June 19.6841 18.8768 19.0869
July 19.4292 18.8559 19.1047
August 19.4041 18.7735 19.0639
September 19.6290 18.8827 19.2670
October 19.9200 19.3029 19.6003
November 19.9062 19.1658 19.5776
December 20.1051 19.2729 19.7135