YEARLY HIGH
0.0251 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0140 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0217 LKR

2022 IDR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the IDR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 0.0251. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 1, dropping to 0.0140.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0111 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0141 to the December average rate of 0.0236, the exchange rate registered a net change of 66.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0251 was up 74.82% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0144, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 10,000,000 IDR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 250,954 LKR
2021 Average 138,673 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 139,785 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 111,169.11 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0256
0.0131
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IDR 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 0.0196, compared to 0.0238 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0196
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0238

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.0066 LKR (High: 0.0206 / Low: 0.0140). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 LKR (High: 0.0142 / Low: 0.0140).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0066
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2022: 0.0245) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0138), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0107 (+77.90%).

2022 Avg (May) 0.0245
2021 Avg (May) 0.0138

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0142 0.0140 0.0141
February 0.0142 0.0140 0.0141
March 0.0206 0.0140 0.0178
April 0.0246 0.0206 0.0225
May 0.0251 0.0238 0.0245
June 0.0251 0.0236 0.0245
July 0.0242 0.0237 0.0240
August 0.0247 0.0239 0.0243
September 0.0246 0.0236 0.0241
October 0.0241 0.0230 0.0237
November 0.0237 0.0230 0.0234
December 0.0240 0.0232 0.0236