YEARLY HIGH
9.5115 LKR
YEARLY LOW
4.5114 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.9107 LKR

2022 UYU to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the UYU to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 9.5115. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 4.5114.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.0001 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.5496 to the December average rate of 9.4073, the exchange rate registered a net change of 106.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 9.5115 was up 101.00% compared to the 2021 peak of 4.7320, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 47,558 LKR
2021 Average 22,773 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 22,557 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,000.43 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

9.8931
4.0638
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU 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 6.8194, compared to 9.0021 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.1827 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.8194
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.0021

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 2.4732 LKR (High: 7.1865 / Low: 4.7133). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1009 LKR (High: 4.6123 / Low: 4.5114).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.4732
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1009

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.2514 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2514

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 9.4073) against the same month in 2021 (average: 4.5680), the exchange rate shifted by +4.8393 (+105.94%).

2022 Avg (December) 9.4073
2021 Avg (December) 4.5680

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.6123 4.5114 4.5496
February 4.7768 4.6110 4.6892
March 7.1865 4.7133 6.0302
April 8.6821 7.1678 7.8626
May 9.1435 8.4281 8.7517
June 9.1661 8.7034 9.0329
July 9.1164 8.4858 8.7815
August 9.1064 8.6944 8.9165
September 8.9995 8.6955 8.8329
October 9.0115 8.6305 8.8729
November 9.3905 9.0052 9.2016
December 9.5115 9.1247 9.4073