2022 PYG to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0533 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.0286 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0463 LKR

2022 PYG to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PYG to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 17, valuing the pair at 0.0533. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 0.0286.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0247 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0291 to the December average rate of 0.0507, the exchange rate registered a net change of 74.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0533 was up 65.14% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0323, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 266 LKR

2021 Average 146 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 143 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 123.56 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0548

0.0267

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG 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 0.0411, compared to 0.0516 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0105 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0411

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0516

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.0136 LKR (High: 0.0424 / Low: 0.0288). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 LKR (High: 0.0292 / Low: 0.0286).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0136

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2022: 0.0522) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0294), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0228 (+77.47%).

2022 Avg (May) 0.0522

2021 Avg (May) 0.0294

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0295	0.0286	0.0291
February	0.0292	0.0286	0.0290
March	0.0424	0.0288	0.0367
April	0.0519	0.0426	0.0471
May	0.0533	0.0508	0.0522
June	0.0530	0.0508	0.0524
July	0.0530	0.0515	0.0523
August	0.0533	0.0515	0.0525
September	0.0530	0.0509	0.0519
October	0.0518	0.0502	0.0510
November	0.0522	0.0502	0.0511
December	0.0519	0.0497	0.0507