2022 TOP to LKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 TOP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the TOP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 158.3916. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 88.3209.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 70.0707 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 89.0063 to the December average rate of 156.2989, the exchange rate registered a net change of 75.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 158.3916 was up 75.08% compared to the 2021 peak of 90.4659, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 TOP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.
TOP to LKR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 123.7645, compared to 153.1013 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 29.3368 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 42.7497 LKR (High: 131.1833 / Low: 88.4336). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0604 LKR (High: 89.4274 / Low: 88.3670).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 2.7926 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2022: 154.0008) against the same month in 2021 (average: 87.6377), the exchange rate shifted by +66.3631 (+75.72%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 89.4274 | 88.3670 | 89.0063 |
| February | 89.9280 | 88.3209 | 89.3034 |
| March | 131.1833 | 88.4336 | 112.9518 |
| April | 154.3129 | 130.8845 | 142.7047 |
| May | 158.3916 | 149.2026 | 154.0008 |
| June | 157.4556 | 148.9260 | 154.6201 |
| July | 154.3024 | 151.2164 | 152.8299 |
| August | 156.8206 | 150.4313 | 154.3068 |
| September | 154.8974 | 148.4087 | 151.5143 |
| October | 152.1822 | 146.8352 | 149.9399 |
| November | 156.2031 | 148.2833 | 153.7178 |
| December | 157.5149 | 154.7503 | 156.2989 |