2022 XAF to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5992 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.3340 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5159 LKR

2022 XAF to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the XAF to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 0.5992. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 7, dropping to 0.3340.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2652 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3496 to the December average rate of 0.5924, the exchange rate registered a net change of 69.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.5992 was up 60.92% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.3724, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,996 LKR

2021 Average 1,789 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 1,670 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,326.02 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.6167

0.3253

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 0.4697, compared to 0.5621 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0923 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4697

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5621

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.1680 LKR (High: 0.5019 / Low: 0.3340). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0100 LKR (High: 0.5965 / Low: 0.5865).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1680

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0100

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 0.0209 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0209

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2022: 0.5766) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.3654), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2112 (+57.80%).

2022 Avg (May) 0.5766

2021 Avg (May) 0.3654

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3545	0.3429	0.3496
February	0.3538	0.3426	0.3501
March	0.5019	0.3340	0.4290
April	0.5717	0.4933	0.5338
May	0.5992	0.5559	0.5766
June	0.5905	0.5556	0.5794
July	0.5725	0.5470	0.5585
August	0.5709	0.5405	0.5565
September	0.5609	0.5314	0.5458
October	0.5592	0.5395	0.5475
November	0.5854	0.5452	0.5718
December	0.5965	0.5865	0.5924