YEARLY HIGH
23.9741 LKR
YEARLY LOW
12.6671 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.7709 LKR

2022 NAD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the NAD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 27, valuing the pair at 23.9741. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 12.6671.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.3071 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.0677 to the December average rate of 21.2724, the exchange rate registered a net change of 62.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 23.9741 was up 63.43% compared to the 2021 peak of 14.6692, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 119,871 LKR
2021 Average 67,164 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 63,335 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 56,535.30 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

23.7771
12.0941
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 18.3839, compared to 21.1579 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.7739 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.3839
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.1579

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 7.2045 LKR (High: 20.3024 / Low: 13.0979). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4703 LKR (High: 13.4692 / Low: 12.9988).

March Spread (Volatile) ±7.2045
February Spread (Stable) ±0.4703

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 1.0054 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0054

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 21.6133) against the same month in 2021 (average: 13.6562), the exchange rate shifted by +7.9572 (+58.27%).

2022 Avg (April) 21.6133
2021 Avg (April) 13.6562

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.4364 12.6671 13.0677
February 13.4692 12.9988 13.2913
March 20.3024 13.0979 17.0639
April 23.9741 20.1940 21.6133
May 23.3879 21.5503 22.4639
June 23.4625 21.7008 22.8035
July 22.8370 21.1142 22.3484
August 22.3749 20.9134 21.6032
September 21.5305 20.0107 20.5977
October 20.5272 19.6881 20.1718
November 21.7225 19.7995 20.9537
December 21.7200 20.6464 21.2724