YEARLY HIGH
45.3419 LKR
YEARLY LOW
24.8748 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
39.7139 LKR

2022 SBD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SBD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 20, valuing the pair at 45.3419. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 27, dropping to 24.8748.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.4672 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.0814 to the December average rate of 44.5900, the exchange rate registered a net change of 77.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 45.3419 was up 79.49% compared to the 2021 peak of 25.2622, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 226,710 LKR
2021 Average 123,652 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 124,374 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 102,335.77 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

46.6731
23.0640
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 35.1155, compared to 44.3123 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.1968 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 35.1155
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 44.3123

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 11.9150 LKR (High: 36.8762 / Low: 24.9612). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2173 LKR (High: 25.1795 / Low: 24.9622).

March Spread (Volatile) ±11.9150
January Spread (Stable) ±0.2173

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.2426 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2426

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 44.1315) against the same month in 2021 (average: 24.7873), the exchange rate shifted by +19.3442 (+78.04%).

2022 Avg (September) 44.1315
2021 Avg (September) 24.7873

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 25.1795 24.9622 25.0814
February 25.1394 24.8748 25.0314
March 36.8762 24.9612 31.7749
April 44.1454 36.7803 40.4268
May 44.8946 43.0199 44.1300
June 44.6375 43.0691 44.2487
July 44.5835 43.5692 44.0581
August 44.4064 43.0233 43.8155
September 45.3419 43.5256 44.1315
October 45.0046 43.9125 44.7057
November 44.8480 43.7698 44.5732
December 44.9488 44.0613 44.5900