2022 XCD to LKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 XCD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the XCD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 20, valuing the pair at 136.5241. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 27, dropping to 74.3776.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 62.1465 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 74.9440 to the December average rate of 135.7093, the exchange rate registered a net change of 81.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 136.5241 was up 81.39% compared to the 2021 peak of 75.2643, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XCD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.
XCD 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 104.9578, compared to 134.4313 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 29.4735 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 34.8630 LKR (High: 109.4668 / Low: 74.6037). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4898 LKR (High: 75.1267 / Low: 74.6370).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.1432 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 133.6385) against the same month in 2021 (average: 73.9063), the exchange rate shifted by +59.7322 (+80.82%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75.1267 | 74.6370 | 74.9440 |
| February | 75.2296 | 74.3776 | 74.9179 |
| March | 109.4668 | 74.6037 | 94.5844 |
| April | 131.4671 | 109.0944 | 119.8831 |
| May | 135.0026 | 129.2595 | 132.3367 |
| June | 133.9575 | 129.1988 | 133.0808 |
| July | 134.3665 | 131.3138 | 132.9376 |
| August | 135.2677 | 131.2431 | 133.5047 |
| September | 136.5241 | 131.6354 | 133.6385 |
| October | 135.8797 | 132.8056 | 135.1119 |
| November | 136.4720 | 133.3004 | 135.6859 |
| December | 136.4441 | 134.9660 | 135.7093 |