2022 SLL to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0289 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.0174 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0236 LKR

2022 SLL to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SLL to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 27, valuing the pair at 0.0289. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 27, dropping to 0.0174.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0115 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0178 to the December average rate of 0.0208, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0289 was up 46.42% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0197, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 144 LKR

2021 Average 95 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 87 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 57.28 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0289

0.0167

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL 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 0.0233, compared to 0.0240 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0233

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0240

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.0077 LKR (High: 0.0252 / Low: 0.0175). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 LKR (High: 0.0209 / Low: 0.0206).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0077

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 0.0267) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0193), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0073 (+37.85%).

2022 Avg (April) 0.0267

2021 Avg (April) 0.0193

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0180	0.0177	0.0178
February	0.0178	0.0174	0.0177
March	0.0252	0.0175	0.0220
April	0.0289	0.0250	0.0267
May	0.0286	0.0263	0.0279
June	0.0280	0.0266	0.0275
July	0.0274	0.0258	0.0266
August	0.0266	0.0258	0.0262
September	0.0266	0.0255	0.0260
October	0.0264	0.0211	0.0235
November	0.0212	0.0205	0.0208
December	0.0209	0.0206	0.0208