YEARLY HIGH
239.2162 LKR
YEARLY LOW
132.1202 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
204.2245 LKR

2022 NZD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the NZD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 239.2162. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 132.1202.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 107.0960 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 136.5184 to the December average rate of 233.0604, the exchange rate registered a net change of 70.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 239.2162 was up 64.62% compared to the 2021 peak of 145.3139, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,196,081 LKR
2021 Average 701,407 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 660,601 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 535,480.19 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

242.8521
125.3519
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD 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 187.2869, compared to 221.1620 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 33.8750 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 187.2869
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 221.1620

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 69.0934 LKR (High: 205.5810 / Low: 136.4876). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.1416 LKR (High: 137.0988 / Low: 133.9572).

March Spread (Volatile) ±69.0934
February Spread (Stable) ±3.1416

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 11.1699 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -11.1699

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2022: 229.1364) against the same month in 2021 (average: 142.5802), the exchange rate shifted by +86.5563 (+60.71%).

2022 Avg (May) 229.1364
2021 Avg (May) 142.5802

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 139.2306 132.1202 136.5184
February 137.0988 133.9572 135.1436
March 205.5810 136.4876 175.8604
April 232.3579 204.7746 218.4888
May 239.2162 220.4605 229.1364
June 236.1886 217.3909 228.5740
July 225.7373 218.3999 222.9456
August 233.4584 216.7338 225.6945
September 222.5161 204.6971 214.5246
October 213.8844 203.1044 207.7168
November 232.6020 211.6025 223.0300
December 237.0989 228.3763 233.0604