2022 SDG to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8061 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.4511 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6488 LKR

2022 SDG to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SDG to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 6, valuing the pair at 0.8061. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 7, dropping to 0.4511.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3551 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4621 to the December average rate of 0.6427, the exchange rate registered a net change of 39.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.8061 was down 77.48% compared to the 2021 peak of 3.5793, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,031 LKR

2021 Average 4,547 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 2,255 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,775.27 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.8246

0.4234

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 0.6324, compared to 0.6652 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0328 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6324

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6652

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.2100 LKR (High: 0.6611 / Low: 0.4511). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0068 LKR (High: 0.4641 / Low: 0.4573).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2100

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0068

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1356 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1356

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2022: 0.7912) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.4861), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3051 (+62.77%).

2022 Avg (May) 0.7912

2021 Avg (May) 0.4861

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4641	0.4573	0.4621
February	0.4600	0.4512	0.4568
March	0.6611	0.4511	0.5720
April	0.7948	0.6603	0.7242
May	0.8061	0.7695	0.7912
June	0.7948	0.7649	0.7883
July	0.7955	0.7774	0.7873
August	0.7990	0.6126	0.6517
September	0.6383	0.6150	0.6257
October	0.6462	0.6221	0.6395
November	0.6488	0.6337	0.6444
December	0.6486	0.6365	0.6427