YEARLY HIGH
0.0036 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0019 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0024 XDR

2022 LKR to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LKR to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 7, valuing the pair at 0.0036. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 20, dropping to 0.0019.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0016 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0035 to the December average rate of 0.0021, the exchange rate registered a net change of -41.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0036 was down 4.47% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0037, 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 18 XDR
2021 Average 18 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 10 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.21 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0037
0.0019
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to XDR 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 0.0027, compared to 0.0020 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0027
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0020

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.0011 XDR (High: 0.0036 / Low: 0.0024). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 XDR (High: 0.0021 / Low: 0.0020).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 0.0029) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0035), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0007 (-19.41%).

2022 Avg (March) 0.0029
2021 Avg (March) 0.0035

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0035 0.0035 0.0035
February 0.0035 0.0035 0.0035
March 0.0036 0.0024 0.0029
April 0.0024 0.0020 0.0022
May 0.0021 0.0020 0.0020
June 0.0021 0.0020 0.0020
July 0.0021 0.0020 0.0020
August 0.0021 0.0020 0.0020
September 0.0022 0.0019 0.0020
October 0.0022 0.0019 0.0020
November 0.0021 0.0019 0.0020
December 0.0021 0.0020 0.0021