2022 XDR to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

518.3684 LKR

YEARLY LOW

279.9773 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

442.5959 LKR

2022 XDR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the XDR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 20, valuing the pair at 518.3684. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 7, dropping to 279.9773.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 238.3911 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 284.1700 to the December average rate of 487.0167, the exchange rate registered a net change of 71.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 518.3684 was up 79.77% compared to the 2021 peak of 288.3438, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,591,842 LKR

2021 Average 1,413,210 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 1,399,886 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,191,955.41 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

521.2392

262.4851

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 392.7603, compared to 492.4315 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 99.6711 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 392.7603

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 492.4315

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 131.5429 LKR (High: 411.5202 / Low: 279.9773). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.3875 LKR (High: 285.6544 / Low: 282.2668).

March Spread (Volatile) ±131.5429

January Spread (Stable) ±3.3875

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 7.0013 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -7.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 494.9253) against the same month in 2021 (average: 283.7396), the exchange rate shifted by +211.1856 (+74.43%).

2022 Avg (September) 494.9253

2021 Avg (September) 283.7396

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	285.6544	282.2668	284.1700
February	286.2090	282.3747	284.0479
March	411.5202	279.9773	356.2247
April	488.6708	410.5417	448.4057
May	503.1423	478.6507	490.8406
June	497.8717	477.8112	492.8729
July	494.8322	482.2605	488.7738
August	497.5603	479.9815	490.1787
September	518.3684	455.4561	494.9253
October	515.7377	460.8280	499.6764
November	515.3839	482.3730	494.0179
December	490.1873	484.5303	487.0167