2022 MVR to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

24.1406 LKR

YEARLY LOW

13.0103 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

20.9782 LKR

2022 MVR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the MVR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 24.1406. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 27, dropping to 13.0103.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.1303 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.1104 to the December average rate of 23.8595, the exchange rate registered a net change of 81.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 24.1406 was up 82.77% compared to the 2021 peak of 13.2081, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 120,703 LKR

2021 Average 64,281 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 65,052 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 55,651.26 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

24.9349

12.0305

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MVR 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 18.3704, compared to 23.5861 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.2157 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.3704

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 23.5861

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 6.0983 LKR (High: 19.1482 / Low: 13.0499). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1211 LKR (High: 13.1767 / Low: 13.0557).

March Spread (Volatile) ±6.0983

January Spread (Stable) ±0.1211

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 0.0992 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0992

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 23.8595) against the same month in 2021 (average: 13.1132), the exchange rate shifted by +10.7464 (+81.95%).

2022 Avg (December) 23.8595

2021 Avg (December) 13.1132

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.1767	13.0557	13.1104
February	13.1741	13.0103	13.1059
March	19.1482	13.0499	16.5487
April	23.0712	19.0830	20.9708
May	23.6226	22.6104	23.1554
June	23.5029	22.7322	23.3310
July	23.6073	23.0542	23.3242
August	23.8155	23.0919	23.4859
September	23.8811	22.9962	23.3867
October	23.8563	23.2931	23.6515
November	24.0322	23.3474	23.8086
December	24.1406	23.6775	23.8595