2022 SBD to LKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SBD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.2426 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |