YEARLY HIGH
71.5383 IDR
YEARLY LOW
39.8479 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
48.0669 IDR

2022 LKR to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LKR to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 1, valuing the pair at 71.5383. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 30, dropping to 39.8479.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 31.6904 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 70.7645 to the December average rate of 42.4533, the exchange rate registered a net change of -40.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 71.5383 was down 6.30% compared to the 2021 peak of 76.3492, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 357,692 IDR
2021 Average 360,658 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 199,239 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 158,452.24 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

73.9149
37.7665
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to IDR 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 54.1842, compared to 41.9496 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 12.2346 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 54.1842
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 41.9496

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 23.0407 IDR (High: 71.5383 / Low: 48.4976). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8997 IDR (High: 71.3588 / Low: 70.4591).

March Spread (Volatile) ±23.0407
February Spread (Stable) ±0.8997

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 13.6929 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -13.6929

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 57.2097) against the same month in 2021 (average: 72.9417), the exchange rate shifted by -15.7320 (-21.57%).

2022 Avg (March) 57.2097
2021 Avg (March) 72.9417

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 71.3133 70.1847 70.7645
February 71.3588 70.4591 70.9025
March 71.5383 48.4976 57.2097
April 48.6001 40.6634 44.5610
May 41.9302 39.8479 40.7789
June 42.3366 39.8934 40.8888
July 42.2366 41.2438 41.6673
August 41.8942 40.4323 41.1121
September 42.3048 40.7024 41.5155
October 43.5555 41.5513 42.2720
November 43.5240 42.1120 42.6776
December 43.1820 41.6984 42.4533