YEARLY HIGH
42.1764 LKR
YEARLY LOW
23.0276 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
36.9681 LKR

2022 SVC to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SVC to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 20, valuing the pair at 42.1764. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 23.0276.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.1488 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.1518 to the December average rate of 41.9040, the exchange rate registered a net change of 81.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 42.1764 was up 81.82% compared to the 2021 peak of 23.1970, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 210,882 LKR
2021 Average 113,373 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 115,138 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 95,743.96 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

43.8324
21.2612
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SVC 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 32.4082, compared to 41.5280 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.1198 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.4082
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 41.5280

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 10.8033 LKR (High: 33.8310 / Low: 23.0276). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1048 LKR (High: 23.1881 / Low: 23.0833).

March Spread (Volatile) ±10.8033
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1048

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0475 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0475

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 41.2970) against the same month in 2021 (average: 22.8262), the exchange rate shifted by +18.4707 (+80.92%).

2022 Avg (September) 41.2970
2021 Avg (September) 22.8262

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 23.2012 23.0708 23.1518
February 23.1881 23.0833 23.1421
March 33.8310 23.0276 29.2132
April 40.5692 33.7055 36.9824
May 41.7139 39.9102 40.8809
June 41.3730 39.9096 41.0786
July 41.6585 40.5699 41.0719
August 41.7460 40.5690 41.2068
September 42.1764 40.7835 41.2970
October 41.9473 41.1376 41.7371
November 42.1159 41.6579 41.9515
December 42.1183 41.6806 41.9040