YEARLY HIGH
0.0163 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.0089 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0108 ILS

2022 LKR to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LKR to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 7, valuing the pair at 0.0163. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 26, dropping to 0.0089.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0074 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0155 to the December average rate of 0.0094, the exchange rate registered a net change of -39.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0163 was down 5.55% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0173, 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 82 ILS
2021 Average 81 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 44 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37.02 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0166
0.0084
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to ILS 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 0.0122, compared to 0.0095 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0122
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0095

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.0055 ILS (High: 0.0163 / Low: 0.0108). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 ILS (High: 0.0099 / Low: 0.0096).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0055
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0029 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 0.0129) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0168), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0039 (-23.02%).

2022 Avg (March) 0.0129
2021 Avg (March) 0.0168

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0159 0.0152 0.0155
February 0.0162 0.0156 0.0159
March 0.0163 0.0108 0.0129
April 0.0109 0.0093 0.0100
May 0.0098 0.0092 0.0094
June 0.0099 0.0092 0.0095
July 0.0098 0.0095 0.0096
August 0.0094 0.0089 0.0091
September 0.0099 0.0093 0.0095
October 0.0099 0.0096 0.0097
November 0.0099 0.0093 0.0095
December 0.0097 0.0092 0.0094