2022 NPR to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.9450 LKR

YEARLY LOW

1.6412 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.5629 LKR

2022 NPR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the NPR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 17, valuing the pair at 2.9450. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 7, dropping to 1.6412.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3038 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7011 to the December average rate of 2.7801, the exchange rate registered a net change of 63.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 2.9450 was up 71.39% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.7184, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,725 LKR

2021 Average 8,393 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 8,206 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,518.92 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

3.0147

1.5683

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 2.3195, compared to 2.8062 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4867 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3195

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8062

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.7931 LKR (High: 2.4343 / Low: 1.6412). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0250 LKR (High: 1.6987 / Low: 1.6737).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.7931

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0250

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0540 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0540

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2022: 2.8942) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.6846), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2096 (+71.80%).

2022 Avg (May) 2.8942

2021 Avg (May) 1.6846

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7176	1.6805	1.7011
February	1.6987	1.6737	1.6888
March	2.4343	1.6412	2.0970
April	2.8978	2.4405	2.6564
May	2.9450	2.8135	2.8942
June	2.9160	2.7965	2.8794
July	2.8748	2.7811	2.8255
August	2.9012	2.7799	2.8338
September	2.8950	2.7440	2.8178
October	2.8048	2.7427	2.7726
November	2.8420	2.7555	2.8075
December	2.8352	2.7570	2.7801