YEARLY HIGH
98.1468 LKR
YEARLY LOW
53.5810 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
86.1425 LKR

2022 SAR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SAR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 28, valuing the pair at 98.1468. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 27, dropping to 53.5810.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 44.5658 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 53.9710 to the December average rate of 97.5416, the exchange rate registered a net change of 80.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 98.1468 was up 81.13% compared to the 2021 peak of 54.1866, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 490,734 LKR
2021 Average 264,477 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 267,905 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 222,828.76 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

101.9246
49.6046
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 75.6094, compared to 96.6756 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 21.0662 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 75.6094
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 96.6756

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 25.1047 LKR (High: 78.8391 / Low: 53.7344). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3548 LKR (High: 54.1155 / Low: 53.7607).

March Spread (Volatile) ±25.1047
January Spread (Stable) ±0.3548

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1890 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1890

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2022: 97.5646) against the same month in 2021 (average: 53.8649), the exchange rate shifted by +43.6997 (+81.13%).

2022 Avg (November) 97.5646
2021 Avg (November) 53.8649

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 54.1155 53.7607 53.9710
February 54.1919 53.5810 53.9646
March 78.8391 53.7344 68.1310
April 94.7264 78.5981 86.3792
May 97.2774 93.1240 95.3442
June 96.5275 93.0662 95.8664
July 96.7281 94.4368 95.6773
August 97.3054 94.3617 96.0466
September 98.0846 94.6726 96.0698
October 97.7290 95.4939 97.1534
November 98.1468 95.8408 97.5646
December 98.1001 97.0399 97.5416