2022 PEN to LKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 PEN to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the PEN to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 99.3739. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 50.8481.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 48.5258 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 52.0296 to the December average rate of 95.8666, the exchange rate registered a net change of 84.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 99.3739 was up 77.96% compared to the 2021 peak of 55.8394, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PEN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.
PEN to LKR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 75.2957, compared to 93.4490 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 18.1532 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 26.0686 LKR (High: 79.3543 / Low: 53.2857). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3835 LKR (High: 96.4449 / Low: 95.0614).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 3.7905 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2022: 95.2976) against the same month in 2021 (average: 52.3553), the exchange rate shifted by +42.9422 (+82.02%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52.8447 | 50.8481 | 52.0296 |
| February | 54.3550 | 52.4098 | 53.4084 |
| March | 79.3543 | 53.2857 | 68.3616 |
| April | 92.9142 | 79.9487 | 86.6525 |
| May | 99.3739 | 91.0866 | 95.2976 |
| June | 97.5515 | 92.4098 | 96.0246 |
| July | 94.0344 | 90.1024 | 92.2341 |
| August | 95.4983 | 90.9663 | 93.1668 |
| September | 95.1944 | 90.8588 | 92.9016 |
| October | 92.4762 | 90.3877 | 91.8537 |
| November | 96.4187 | 91.7586 | 94.6709 |
| December | 96.4449 | 95.0614 | 95.8666 |