2022 YER to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4738 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.8032 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2926 LKR

2022 YER to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the YER to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 28, valuing the pair at 1.4738. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 27, dropping to 0.8032.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6706 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8093 to the December average rate of 1.4652, the exchange rate registered a net change of 81.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.4738 was up 81.32% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.8128, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,369 LKR

2021 Average 3,963 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 4,016 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,352.91 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.5310

0.7434

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 1.1335, compared to 1.4517 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3182 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1335

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4517

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.3765 LKR (High: 1.1822 / Low: 0.8057). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0053 LKR (High: 0.8113 / Low: 0.8060).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3765

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0053

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2022: 1.4654) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.8074), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6580 (+81.50%).

2022 Avg (November) 1.4654

2021 Avg (November) 0.8074

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8113	0.8060	0.8093
February	0.8124	0.8032	0.8091
March	1.1822	0.8057	1.0214
April	1.4198	1.1782	1.2946
May	1.4579	1.3956	1.4292
June	1.4467	1.3950	1.4372
July	1.4510	1.4180	1.4356
August	1.4608	1.4173	1.4418
September	1.4736	1.4209	1.4430
October	1.4674	1.4342	1.4591
November	1.4738	1.4396	1.4654
December	1.4732	1.4573	1.4652