2022 LKR to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0402 SBD

YEARLY LOW

0.0221 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0264 SBD

2022 LKR to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LKR to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 0.0402. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 20, dropping to 0.0221.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0181 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0399 to the December average rate of 0.0224, the exchange rate registered a net change of -43.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0402 was down 6.62% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0431, 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 201 SBD

2021 Average 202 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 110 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 90.73 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0417

0.0206

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to SBD 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 0.0303, compared to 0.0226 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0078 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0303

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0226

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.0129 SBD (High: 0.0401 / Low: 0.0271). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 SBD (High: 0.0401 / Low: 0.0397).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0129

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 0.0079 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0079

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 0.0399) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0411), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0012 (-2.89%).

2022 Avg (February) 0.0399

2021 Avg (February) 0.0411

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0401	0.0397	0.0399
February	0.0402	0.0398	0.0399
March	0.0401	0.0271	0.0321
April	0.0272	0.0227	0.0248
May	0.0232	0.0223	0.0227
June	0.0232	0.0224	0.0226
July	0.0230	0.0224	0.0227
August	0.0232	0.0225	0.0228
September	0.0230	0.0221	0.0227
October	0.0228	0.0222	0.0224
November	0.0228	0.0223	0.0224
December	0.0227	0.0222	0.0224