YEARLY HIGH
2.9940 XOF
YEARLY LOW
1.6689 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0098 XOF

2022 LKR to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LKR to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 7, valuing the pair at 2.9940. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 30, dropping to 1.6689.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3252 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8608 to the December average rate of 1.6880, the exchange rate registered a net change of -40.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 2.9940 was up 3.12% compared to the 2021 peak of 2.9036, 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 14,970 XOF
2021 Average 13,981 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 8,344 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,625.75 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

2.9781
1.5707
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to XOF 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 2.2387, compared to 1.7808 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4579 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2387
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7808

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 1.0018 XOF (High: 2.9940 / Low: 1.9922). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0285 XOF (High: 1.7051 / Low: 1.6766).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.0018
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0285

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.4998 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4998

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 2.3767) against the same month in 2021 (average: 2.7938), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4170 (-14.93%).

2022 Avg (March) 2.3767
2021 Avg (March) 2.7938

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9160 2.8211 2.8608
February 2.9188 2.8264 2.8568
March 2.9940 1.9922 2.3767
April 2.0272 1.7492 1.8769
May 1.7988 1.6689 1.7347
June 1.8000 1.6933 1.7262
July 1.8283 1.7467 1.7909
August 1.8503 1.7517 1.7971
September 1.8820 1.7830 1.8325
October 1.8536 1.7882 1.8267
November 1.8341 1.7081 1.7498
December 1.7051 1.6766 1.6880