YEARLY HIGH
3.3457 LKR
YEARLY LOW
1.8620 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.8817 LKR

2022 RSD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the RSD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 3.3457. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 7, dropping to 1.8620.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4838 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9504 to the December average rate of 3.3110, the exchange rate registered a net change of 69.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 3.3457 was up 61.03% compared to the 2021 peak of 2.0777, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 16,729 LKR
2021 Average 9,977 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 9,310 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,418.85 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

3.4471
1.8144
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RSD 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 2.6209, compared to 3.1425 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5216 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6209
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1425

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.9346 LKR (High: 2.7966 / Low: 1.8620). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0482 LKR (High: 1.9738 / Low: 1.9256).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.9346
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0482

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1153 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1153

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2022: 3.2189) against the same month in 2021 (average: 2.0377), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1811 (+57.96%).

2022 Avg (May) 3.2189
2021 Avg (May) 2.0377

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9758 1.9131 1.9504
February 1.9738 1.9256 1.9533
March 2.7966 1.8620 2.3913
April 3.1872 2.7484 2.9748
May 3.3457 3.1041 3.2189
June 3.2976 3.1037 3.2366
July 3.1965 3.0562 3.1213
August 3.1910 3.0315 3.1120
September 3.1356 2.9709 3.0509
October 3.1274 3.0163 3.0620
November 3.2737 3.0464 3.1976
December 3.3329 3.2796 3.3110