YEARLY HIGH
0.0134 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.0073 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0088 XCD

2022 LKR to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LKR to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 0.0134. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 20, dropping to 0.0073.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0061 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0133 to the December average rate of 0.0074, the exchange rate registered a net change of -44.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0134 was down 7.38% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0145, 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 67 XCD
2021 Average 68 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 37 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30.60 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0139
0.0068
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to XCD 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 0.0102, compared to 0.0074 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0102
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0074

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.0043 XCD (High: 0.0134 / Low: 0.0091). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 XCD (High: 0.0074 / Low: 0.0073).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0043
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 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 0.0133) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0139), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0005 (-3.90%).

2022 Avg (February) 0.0133
2021 Avg (February) 0.0139

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0134 0.0133 0.0133
February 0.0134 0.0133 0.0133
March 0.0134 0.0091 0.0108
April 0.0092 0.0076 0.0084
May 0.0077 0.0074 0.0076
June 0.0077 0.0075 0.0075
July 0.0076 0.0074 0.0075
August 0.0076 0.0074 0.0075
September 0.0076 0.0073 0.0075
October 0.0075 0.0074 0.0074
November 0.0075 0.0073 0.0074
December 0.0074 0.0073 0.0074