YEARLY HIGH
6.8535 LKR
YEARLY LOW
1.4132 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.9066 LKR

2022 RUB to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the RUB to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 29, valuing the pair at 6.8535. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 7, dropping to 1.4132.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.4403 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6464 to the December average rate of 5.5449, the exchange rate registered a net change of 109.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 6.8535 was up 136.36% compared to the 2021 peak of 2.8996, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 34,267 LKR
2021 Average 13,465 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 7,066 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,201.28 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

6.6524
1.9895
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 3.9056, compared to 5.9076 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.9056
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.9076

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 2.1798 LKR (High: 3.5930 / Low: 1.4132). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1671 LKR (High: 2.7276 / Low: 2.5605).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.1798
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1671

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.4598 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4598

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2022: 6.2639) against the same month in 2021 (average: 2.7344), the exchange rate shifted by +3.5295 (+129.08%).

2022 Avg (June) 6.2639
2021 Avg (June) 2.7344

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.7276 2.5605 2.6464
February 2.7028 1.9246 2.5827
March 3.5930 1.4132 2.3780
April 4.9053 3.4711 4.0637
May 6.3057 4.7716 5.4989
June 6.8535 5.6604 6.2639
July 6.5386 5.5822 6.0465
August 6.0815 5.6844 5.9359
September 6.3279 5.5267 6.0093
October 6.2021 5.7021 5.9041
November 6.1067 5.8105 6.0047
December 6.0859 4.9390 5.5449