2022 SYP to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1468 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.0800 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1288 LKR

2022 SYP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SYP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 20, valuing the pair at 0.1468. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 27, dropping to 0.0800.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0668 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0806 to the December average rate of 0.1460, the exchange rate registered a net change of 81.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.1468 was down 62.12% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.3876, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 734 LKR

2021 Average 989 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 400 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 334.15 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.1525

0.0741

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 0.1129, compared to 0.1446 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0317 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1129

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1446

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.0375 LKR (High: 0.1178 / Low: 0.0803). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 LKR (High: 0.0808 / Low: 0.0803).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0375

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 0.1437) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.1588), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0151 (-9.50%).

2022 Avg (September) 0.1437

2021 Avg (September) 0.1588

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0808	0.0803	0.0806
February	0.0809	0.0800	0.0806
March	0.1178	0.0803	0.1018
April	0.1414	0.1174	0.1290
May	0.1452	0.1390	0.1423
June	0.1441	0.1390	0.1431
July	0.1445	0.1412	0.1430
August	0.1455	0.1412	0.1436
September	0.1468	0.1416	0.1437
October	0.1462	0.1428	0.1453
November	0.1468	0.1434	0.1459
December	0.1468	0.1452	0.1460