YEARLY HIGH
112.4040 LKR
YEARLY LOW
61.3467 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
95.8996 LKR

2022 ILS to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ILS to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 26, valuing the pair at 112.4040. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 7, dropping to 61.3467.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 51.0573 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 64.5893 to the December average rate of 106.1315, the exchange rate registered a net change of 64.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 112.4040 was up 70.88% compared to the 2021 peak of 65.7782, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 562,020 LKR
2021 Average 307,106 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 306,734 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 255,286.41 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

114.3223
58.2956
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 86.2818, compared to 105.5173 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 19.2355 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 86.2818
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 105.5173

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 31.4108 LKR (High: 92.7575 / Low: 61.3467). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1243 LKR (High: 63.9711 / Low: 61.8468).

March Spread (Volatile) ±31.4108
February Spread (Stable) ±2.1243

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 4.8698 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.8698

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2022: 109.6534) against the same month in 2021 (average: 61.8835), the exchange rate shifted by +47.7699 (+77.19%).

2022 Avg (August) 109.6534
2021 Avg (August) 61.8835

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 65.7198 62.9771 64.5893
February 63.9711 61.8468 62.9645
March 92.7575 61.3467 78.8974
April 107.0500 91.8560 99.8325
May 109.2503 102.2511 105.8719
June 109.1401 100.5135 105.5352
July 105.2876 101.6451 103.7963
August 112.4040 106.0156 109.6534
September 107.6103 100.8928 104.7835
October 104.6296 101.0923 103.1045
November 107.7916 101.5188 105.6346
December 108.5825 103.3671 106.1315