2022 LKR to IRR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 LKR to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the LKR to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 209.8286. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 112.2060.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 97.6226 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 208.6544 to the December average rate of 113.7517, the exchange rate registered a net change of -45.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 209.8286 was down 7.46% compared to the 2021 peak of 226.7503, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LKR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.
LKR to IRR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 158.8302, compared to 116.2852 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 42.5450 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 66.6639 IRR (High: 209.4779 / Low: 142.8140). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4895 IRR (High: 209.5829 / Low: 208.0935).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2022. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 40.1629 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 208.7147) against the same month in 2021 (average: 216.4046), the exchange rate shifted by -7.6899 (-3.55%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 209.5829 | 208.0935 | 208.6544 |
| February | 209.8286 | 207.8089 | 208.7147 |
| March | 209.4779 | 142.8140 | 168.5518 |
| April | 143.6406 | 119.0555 | 131.0156 |
| May | 121.3751 | 116.1421 | 118.3359 |
| June | 121.0025 | 116.7040 | 117.7087 |
| July | 119.3354 | 116.6242 | 117.8673 |
| August | 119.3997 | 115.8022 | 117.3307 |
| September | 119.1844 | 114.7811 | 117.2222 |
| October | 117.9949 | 115.2304 | 115.9880 |
| November | 117.5569 | 114.8399 | 115.5515 |
| December | 115.1691 | 112.2060 | 113.7517 |