2022 LKR to STD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 LKR to STD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the LKR to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 7, valuing the pair at 106.0518. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 8, dropping to 60.5303.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 45.5215 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 104.4218 to the December average rate of 62.2320, the exchange rate registered a net change of -40.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 106.0518 was down 3.17% compared to the 2021 peak of 109.5254, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LKR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.
LKR to STD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 81.0919, compared to 62.2438 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 18.8482 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 33.5690 STD (High: 106.0518 / Low: 72.4827). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6779 STD (High: 62.5739 / Low: 61.8961).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 19.1226 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 85.3183) against the same month in 2021 (average: 104.1563), the exchange rate shifted by -18.8380 (-18.09%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 104.9821 | 103.9662 | 104.4218 |
| February | 105.8018 | 103.9555 | 104.4409 |
| March | 106.0518 | 72.4827 | 85.3183 |
| April | 72.7301 | 61.0341 | 66.9322 |
| May | 64.7618 | 60.7040 | 62.2852 |
| June | 66.6244 | 60.7288 | 63.1532 |
| July | 66.0740 | 60.5303 | 62.0120 |
| August | 63.1313 | 60.8215 | 61.9351 |
| September | 63.2356 | 60.6892 | 62.3064 |
| October | 63.8052 | 61.9746 | 62.7200 |
| November | 63.3558 | 61.8834 | 62.2572 |
| December | 62.5739 | 61.8961 | 62.2320 |