YEARLY HIGH
0.0068 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.0037 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0045 SGD

2022 LKR to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LKR to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 0.0068. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 0.0037.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0031 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0067 to the December average rate of 0.0037, the exchange rate registered a net change of -44.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0068 was down 4.75% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0071, 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 34 SGD
2021 Average 34 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 18 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15.49 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0070
0.0034
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to SGD 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 0.0051, compared to 0.0038 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0051
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0038

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.0022 SGD (High: 0.0068 / Low: 0.0046). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SGD (High: 0.0037 / Low: 0.0037).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0022
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2022. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 0.0067) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0068), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-2.48%).

2022 Avg (February) 0.0067
2021 Avg (February) 0.0068

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0067 0.0066 0.0067
February 0.0068 0.0066 0.0067
March 0.0068 0.0046 0.0054
April 0.0046 0.0039 0.0042
May 0.0040 0.0037 0.0039
June 0.0040 0.0038 0.0039
July 0.0039 0.0038 0.0039
August 0.0039 0.0038 0.0038
September 0.0040 0.0038 0.0039
October 0.0040 0.0038 0.0039
November 0.0039 0.0037 0.0038
December 0.0037 0.0037 0.0037