2022 LSL to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

23.6003 LKR

YEARLY LOW

12.6641 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

19.7003 LKR

2022 LSL to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LSL to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 23.6003. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 12.6641.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.9361 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.0840 to the December average rate of 21.2407, the exchange rate registered a net change of 62.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 23.6003 was up 61.17% compared to the 2021 peak of 14.6432, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 118,001 LKR

2021 Average 67,208 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 63,321 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 54,680.69 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

23.7612

12.1134

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 18.3875, compared to 21.0131 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.6256 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.3875

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.0131

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 7.2157 LKR (High: 20.3166 / Low: 13.1009). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4409 LKR (High: 13.5177 / Low: 13.0769).

March Spread (Volatile) ±7.2157

February Spread (Stable) ±0.4409

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.2964 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2964

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2022: 22.4712) against the same month in 2021 (average: 14.0313), the exchange rate shifted by +8.4400 (+60.15%).

2022 Avg (May) 22.4712

2021 Avg (May) 14.0313

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.4063	12.6641	13.0840
February	13.5177	13.0769	13.2973
March	20.3166	13.1009	17.0771
April	22.8534	20.1579	21.6049
May	23.6003	21.5174	22.4712
June	23.5414	21.7201	22.7905
July	22.6342	20.9486	21.4941
August	22.3801	20.7983	21.6069
September	21.4658	20.0094	20.6170
October	20.5504	19.7078	20.1674
November	21.7315	19.8259	20.9528
December	21.7200	20.8725	21.2407