2022 SCR to LKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 SCR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the SCR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 2, valuing the pair at 28.6705. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 13.4825.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.1879 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.7303 to the December average rate of 27.4486, the exchange rate registered a net change of 86.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 28.6705 was up 80.22% compared to the 2021 peak of 15.9087, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SCR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.
SCR 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 20.6887, compared to 27.2419 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.5532 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 6.5197 LKR (High: 20.5209 / Low: 14.0012). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6079 LKR (High: 27.9848 / Low: 26.3769).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.3266 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2022: 27.3932) against the same month in 2021 (average: 14.9810), the exchange rate shifted by +12.4121 (+82.85%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.5880 | 13.4825 | 14.7303 |
| February | 15.6278 | 13.9579 | 14.8045 |
| March | 20.5209 | 14.0012 | 17.7365 |
| April | 26.5232 | 20.4534 | 22.8258 |
| May | 28.3997 | 24.6736 | 27.1809 |
| June | 28.0768 | 25.1641 | 26.8543 |
| July | 28.0375 | 25.1065 | 27.1131 |
| August | 27.9848 | 26.3769 | 27.1982 |
| September | 28.2328 | 25.1086 | 26.9440 |
| October | 28.2266 | 26.4139 | 27.3543 |
| November | 28.6705 | 26.5098 | 27.3932 |
| December | 28.3252 | 25.8530 | 27.4486 |