YEARLY HIGH
3.2938 LKR
YEARLY LOW
1.8360 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.8359 LKR

2022 XPF to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the XPF to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 3.2938. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 7, dropping to 1.8360.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4578 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9216 to the December average rate of 3.2565, 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 3.2938 was up 60.92% compared to the 2021 peak of 2.0468, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 16,469 LKR
2021 Average 9,831 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 9,180 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,289.04 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

3.3900
1.7881
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 2.5821, compared to 3.0898 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5076 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5821
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0898

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.9232 LKR (High: 2.7592 / Low: 1.8360). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0548 LKR (High: 3.2787 / Low: 3.2239).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.9232
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0548

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 0.1150 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1150

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2022: 3.1697) against the same month in 2021 (average: 2.0086), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1611 (+57.80%).

2022 Avg (May) 3.1697
2021 Avg (May) 2.0086

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9485 1.8851 1.9216
February 1.9448 1.8833 1.9243
March 2.7592 1.8360 2.3582
April 3.1425 2.7116 2.9342
May 3.2938 3.0559 3.1697
June 3.2462 3.0539 3.1848
July 3.1471 3.0066 3.0698
August 3.1380 2.9708 3.0593
September 3.0830 2.9208 3.0004
October 3.0739 2.9656 3.0096
November 3.2181 2.9971 3.1430
December 3.2787 3.2239 3.2565