2022 MWK to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4481 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.2472 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3456 LKR

2022 MWK to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the MWK to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 0.4481. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 0.2472.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2009 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2482 to the December average rate of 0.3578, the exchange rate registered a net change of 44.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.4481 was up 74.37% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.2570, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,240 LKR

2021 Average 1,241 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 1,236 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,004.35 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.4570

0.2292

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK 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 0.3366, compared to 0.3546 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0180 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3366

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3546

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.1138 LKR (High: 0.3621 / Low: 0.2484). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 LKR (High: 0.2493 / Low: 0.2472).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1138

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0683 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0683

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2022: 0.4380) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.2489), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1891 (+75.99%).

2022 Avg (May) 0.4380

2021 Avg (May) 0.2489

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2493	0.2472	0.2482
February	0.2532	0.2478	0.2512
March	0.3621	0.2484	0.3149
April	0.4360	0.3622	0.3977
May	0.4481	0.4244	0.4380
June	0.4435	0.3418	0.3697
July	0.3551	0.3459	0.3504
August	0.3588	0.3460	0.3521
September	0.3593	0.3499	0.3527
October	0.3604	0.3507	0.3565
November	0.3593	0.3551	0.3579
December	0.3599	0.3554	0.3578