2022 SAR to LKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |