2022 LRD to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.4083 LKR

YEARLY LOW

1.3036 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1148 LKR

2022 LRD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LRD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 2.4083. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 27, dropping to 1.3036.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1047 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3560 to the December average rate of 2.3785, the exchange rate registered a net change of 75.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 2.4083 was up 68.12% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.4324, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LRD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 12,041 LKR

2021 Average 5,999 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 6,518 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,523.49 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

2.4898

1.2109

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD to LKR 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 1.8648, compared to 2.3649 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8648

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3649

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.6259 LKR (High: 1.9336 / Low: 1.3077). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0232 LKR (High: 1.3268 / Low: 1.3036).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.6259

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0232

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0386 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0386

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2022: 2.3570) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.1486), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2085 (+105.22%).

2022 Avg (May) 2.3570

2021 Avg (May) 1.1486

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3983	1.3249	1.3560
February	1.3268	1.3036	1.3174
March	1.9336	1.3077	1.6648
April	2.3382	1.9317	2.1284
May	2.4083	2.3050	2.3570
June	2.3812	2.2971	2.3651
July	2.3830	2.3280	2.3555
August	2.3800	2.3062	2.3488
September	2.3959	2.3101	2.3472
October	2.3904	2.3359	2.3762
November	2.4016	2.3427	2.3832
December	2.3944	2.3616	2.3785