YEARLY HIGH
0.0434 SVC
YEARLY LOW
0.0237 SVC
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0285 SVC

2022 LKR to SVC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LKR to SVC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 4, valuing the pair at 0.0434. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 20, dropping to 0.0237.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0197 SVC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0432 to the December average rate of 0.0239, the exchange rate registered a net change of -44.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0434 was down 8.06% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0472, 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 217 SVC
2021 Average 221 SVC
Yearly Trough Low 119 SVC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 98.58 SVC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0451
0.0219
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to SVC 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 0.0329, compared to 0.0241 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0088 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0329
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0241

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.0139 SVC (High: 0.0434 / Low: 0.0296). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 SVC (High: 0.0433 / Low: 0.0431).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0139
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0083 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0083

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 0.0349) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0443), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0094 (-21.30%).

2022 Avg (March) 0.0349
2021 Avg (March) 0.0443

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0433 0.0431 0.0432
February 0.0433 0.0431 0.0432
March 0.0434 0.0296 0.0349
April 0.0297 0.0246 0.0271
May 0.0251 0.0240 0.0245
June 0.0251 0.0242 0.0243
July 0.0246 0.0240 0.0243
August 0.0246 0.0240 0.0243
September 0.0245 0.0237 0.0242
October 0.0243 0.0238 0.0240
November 0.0240 0.0237 0.0238
December 0.0240 0.0237 0.0239