YEARLY HIGH
0.2217 UYU
YEARLY LOW
0.1051 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1352 UYU

2022 LKR to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LKR to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 0.2217. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 0.1051.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1165 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2198 to the December average rate of 0.1063, the exchange rate registered a net change of -51.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.2217 was down 3.72% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.2302, 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 1,108 UYU
2021 Average 1,098 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 526 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 582.62 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.2312
0.0950
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to UYU 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 0.1592, compared to 0.1112 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0480 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1592
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1112

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.0730 UYU (High: 0.2122 / Low: 0.1392). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0039 UYU (High: 0.1150 / Low: 0.1111).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0730
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0039

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 0.0440 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0440

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.2198) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.2210), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0012 (-0.55%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.2198
2021 Avg (January) 0.2210

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2217 0.2168 0.2198
February 0.2169 0.2093 0.2133
March 0.2122 0.1392 0.1693
April 0.1395 0.1152 0.1276
May 0.1187 0.1094 0.1143
June 0.1149 0.1091 0.1107
July 0.1178 0.1097 0.1139
August 0.1150 0.1098 0.1122
September 0.1150 0.1111 0.1132
October 0.1159 0.1110 0.1127
November 0.1110 0.1065 0.1087
December 0.1096 0.1051 0.1063