2022 MAD to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

36.9381 LKR

YEARLY LOW

20.4171 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

31.6672 LKR

2022 MAD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the MAD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 36.9381. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 7, dropping to 20.4171.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.5210 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.8027 to the December average rate of 34.8731, the exchange rate registered a net change of 59.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 36.9381 was up 62.92% compared to the 2021 peak of 22.6732, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 184,691 LKR

2021 Average 110,345 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 102,085 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 82,605.22 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

37.4457

20.1219

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 29.0631, compared to 34.2714 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.2083 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 29.0631

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.2714

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 10.1772 LKR (High: 30.5942 / Low: 20.4171). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3818 LKR (High: 35.1109 / Low: 34.7291).

March Spread (Volatile) ±10.1772

December Spread (Stable) ±0.3818

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 1.0338 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0338

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2022: 35.7608) against the same month in 2021 (average: 22.2878), the exchange rate shifted by +13.4730 (+60.45%).

2022 Avg (May) 35.7608

2021 Avg (May) 22.2878

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	22.0440	21.4090	21.8027
February	21.7842	21.1697	21.5655
March	30.5942	20.4171	26.2664
April	35.6470	30.2478	32.9811
May	36.9381	34.6334	35.7608
June	36.6999	34.7565	36.0020
July	35.8003	34.0805	35.1182
August	35.4010	33.5500	34.6615
September	34.6679	32.5719	33.6277
October	33.8351	32.8566	33.3261
November	34.6450	33.0626	34.0218
December	35.1109	34.7291	34.8731