YEARLY HIGH
136.5241 LKR
YEARLY LOW
74.3776 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
119.6946 LKR

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 682,621 LKR
2021 Average 367,066 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 371,888 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 310,732.37 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

141.7885
68.8387
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 104.9578
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 134.4313

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

March Spread (Volatile) ±34.8630
January Spread (Stable) ±0.4898

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 0.1432 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1432

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2022 Avg (September) 133.6385
2021 Avg (September) 73.9063

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