2022 ZAR to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

23.5508 LKR

YEARLY LOW

12.6449 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

19.6827 LKR

2022 ZAR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ZAR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 23.5508. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 12.6449.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.9059 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.0692 to the December average rate of 21.2144, the exchange rate registered a net change of 62.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 23.5508 was up 59.70% compared to the 2021 peak of 14.7470, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,177,539 LKR

2021 Average 671,618 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 632,244 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 545,295.33 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

23.6991

12.1029

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 18.3797, compared to 20.9856 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.6059 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.3797

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.9856

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 7.2534 LKR (High: 20.3500 / Low: 13.0966). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4469 LKR (High: 13.5028 / Low: 13.0559).

March Spread (Volatile) ±7.2534

February Spread (Stable) ±0.4469

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 1.3626 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3626

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2022: 22.5044) against the same month in 2021 (average: 14.0420), the exchange rate shifted by +8.4624 (+60.27%).

2022 Avg (May) 22.5044

2021 Avg (May) 14.0420

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.4197	12.6449	13.0692
February	13.5028	13.0559	13.2914
March	20.3500	13.0966	17.1305
April	22.3721	20.2080	21.5502
May	23.5508	21.6383	22.5044
June	23.4356	21.7736	22.7327
July	22.0421	20.9007	21.3701
August	22.3301	20.6958	21.5929
September	21.1542	19.9764	20.5490
October	20.5775	19.8423	20.1539
November	21.6646	19.9274	21.0332
December	21.5810	20.8436	21.2144