2022 RWF to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3582 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.1944 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3119 LKR

2022 RWF to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the RWF to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 17, valuing the pair at 0.3582. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 0.1944.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1638 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1972 to the December average rate of 0.3426, the exchange rate registered a net change of 73.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.3582 was up 74.25% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.2056, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,791 LKR

2021 Average 991 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 972 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 819.15 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.3661

0.1818

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF 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 0.2771, compared to 0.3467 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0695 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2771

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3467

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.0953 LKR (High: 0.2911 / Low: 0.1958). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0048 LKR (High: 0.1999 / Low: 0.1951).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0953

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0048

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0028 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2022: 0.3497) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.1982), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1515 (+76.44%).

2022 Avg (May) 0.3497

2021 Avg (May) 0.1982

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1999	0.1951	0.1972
February	0.2008	0.1944	0.1973
March	0.2911	0.1958	0.2507
April	0.3466	0.2867	0.3172
May	0.3582	0.3414	0.3497
June	0.3543	0.3419	0.3507
July	0.3536	0.3436	0.3495
August	0.3549	0.3409	0.3493
September	0.3529	0.3403	0.3468
October	0.3523	0.3383	0.3465
November	0.3496	0.3409	0.3454
December	0.3465	0.3384	0.3426