2022 MDL to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

19.2765 LKR

YEARLY LOW

10.9660 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

17.0709 LKR

2022 MDL to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the MDL to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 27, valuing the pair at 19.2765. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 5, dropping to 10.9660.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.3105 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.3029 to the December average rate of 18.9779, the exchange rate registered a net change of 67.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 19.2765 was up 65.04% compared to the 2021 peak of 11.6797, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 96,383 LKR

2021 Average 56,228 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 54,830 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 41,552.70 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

19.8660

10.5244

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 15.3128, compared to 18.8289 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.5161 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.3128

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.8289

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 5.2164 LKR (High: 16.1823 / Low: 10.9660). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2022 LKR (High: 11.4305 / Low: 11.2283).

March Spread (Volatile) ±5.2164

January Spread (Stable) ±0.2022

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1454 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1454

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 17.5849) against the same month in 2021 (average: 11.0481), the exchange rate shifted by +6.5368 (+59.17%).

2022 Avg (April) 17.5849

2021 Avg (April) 11.0481

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.4305	11.2283	11.3029
February	11.3911	11.0877	11.3147
March	16.1823	10.9660	13.9267
April	19.2765	16.1288	17.5849
May	19.2360	18.4236	18.9303
June	19.0769	18.2823	18.8176
July	18.9105	18.4165	18.6722
August	19.0738	18.3804	18.7369
September	19.0384	18.3656	18.6409
October	19.0569	18.5031	18.8581
November	19.2486	18.8028	19.0875
December	19.1119	18.8154	18.9779