2022 LKR to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0791 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0425 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0527 ZAR

2022 LKR to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LKR to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.0791. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 30, dropping to 0.0425.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0366 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0765 to the December average rate of 0.0471, the exchange rate registered a net change of -38.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0791 was down 3.66% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0821, 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 395 ZAR

2021 Average 373 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 212 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 183.11 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0798

0.0408

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to ZAR 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 0.0577, compared to 0.0477 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0101 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0577

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0477

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.0272 ZAR (High: 0.0764 / Low: 0.0491). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 ZAR (High: 0.0480 / Low: 0.0463).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0272

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 0.0154 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0154

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.0765) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0790), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0024 (-3.08%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.0765

2021 Avg (January) 0.0790

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0791	0.0745	0.0765
February	0.0766	0.0741	0.0752
March	0.0764	0.0491	0.0598
April	0.0495	0.0447	0.0465
May	0.0462	0.0425	0.0444
June	0.0459	0.0427	0.0440
July	0.0478	0.0454	0.0468
August	0.0483	0.0448	0.0463
September	0.0501	0.0473	0.0487
October	0.0504	0.0486	0.0496
November	0.0502	0.0462	0.0476
December	0.0480	0.0463	0.0471