2022 SGD to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

272.8793 LKR

YEARLY LOW

147.8927 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

234.2105 LKR

2022 SGD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SGD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 272.8793. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 27, dropping to 147.8927.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 124.9866 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 149.9540 to the December average rate of 271.2367, the exchange rate registered a net change of 80.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 272.8793 was up 80.95% compared to the 2021 peak of 150.8033, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,364,397 LKR

2021 Average 738,162 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 739,464 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 624,933.04 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

283.3650

137.8257

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SGD 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 207.3478, compared to 261.0732 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 53.7254 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 207.3478

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 261.0732

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 70.1622 LKR (High: 218.1731 / Low: 148.0108). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5923 LKR (High: 151.0231 / Low: 148.4308).

March Spread (Volatile) ±70.1622

January Spread (Stable) ±2.5923

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 4.9563 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.9563

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 271.2367) against the same month in 2021 (average: 148.4965), the exchange rate shifted by +122.7402 (+82.66%).

2022 Avg (December) 271.2367

2021 Avg (December) 148.4965

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	151.0231	148.4308	149.9540
February	150.9569	147.8927	150.2668
March	218.1731	148.0108	188.1367
April	257.3021	217.3163	237.1438
May	266.9105	251.1825	258.8352
June	262.9099	250.7478	259.7505
July	260.1319	254.1757	257.6521
August	264.9194	253.5852	260.5976
September	261.6343	251.2293	255.6413
October	260.4502	251.6105	256.4782
November	271.0192	255.8047	264.8331
December	272.8793	269.1178	271.2367