YEARLY HIGH
0.3823 INR
YEARLY LOW
0.2122 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2540 INR

2022 LKR to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LKR to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 7, valuing the pair at 0.3823. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 17, dropping to 0.2122.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1701 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3676 to the December average rate of 0.2248, the exchange rate registered a net change of -38.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.3823 was down 2.68% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.3929, 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 1,912 INR
2021 Average 1,863 INR
Yearly Trough Low 1,061 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 850.59 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.3858
0.2008
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to INR 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 0.2852, compared to 0.2228 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0624 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2852
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2228

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.1265 INR (High: 0.3823 / Low: 0.2558). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0055 INR (High: 0.3736 / Low: 0.3681).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1265
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0055

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0681 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0681

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 0.3040) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.3689), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0649 (-17.59%).

2022 Avg (March) 0.3040
2021 Avg (March) 0.3689

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3725 0.3638 0.3676
February 0.3736 0.3681 0.3703
March 0.3823 0.2558 0.3040
April 0.2560 0.2152 0.2358
May 0.2227 0.2122 0.2162
June 0.2233 0.2149 0.2171
July 0.2249 0.2185 0.2213
August 0.2243 0.2155 0.2206
September 0.2266 0.2162 0.2221
October 0.2300 0.2228 0.2255
November 0.2276 0.2185 0.2224
December 0.2269 0.2203 0.2248