YEARLY HIGH
2.2170 SDG
YEARLY LOW
1.2405 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5946 SDG

2022 LKR to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LKR to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 7, valuing the pair at 2.2170. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 7, dropping to 1.2405.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9765 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1641 to the December average rate of 1.5560, the exchange rate registered a net change of -28.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 2.2170 was down 88.55% compared to the 2021 peak of 19.3602, 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 11,085 SDG
2021 Average 9,534 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 6,203 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,882.53 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

2.2818
1.1716
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to SDG 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 1.6753, compared to 1.5139 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1615 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6753
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5139

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.7044 SDG (High: 2.2170 / Low: 1.5126). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0293 SDG (High: 1.5710 / Low: 1.5417).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.7044
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0293

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 0.4081 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4081

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 1.7812) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.9263), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1452 (-7.54%).

2022 Avg (March) 1.7812
2021 Avg (March) 1.9263

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1867 2.1546 2.1641
February 2.2163 2.1737 2.1892
March 2.2170 1.5126 1.7812
April 1.5144 1.2581 1.3849
May 1.2996 1.2405 1.2641
June 1.3074 1.2582 1.2686
July 1.2864 1.2570 1.2701
August 1.6324 1.2516 1.5431
September 1.6261 1.5666 1.5983
October 1.6075 1.5474 1.5638
November 1.5781 1.5414 1.5519
December 1.5710 1.5417 1.5560