YEARLY HIGH
0.0713 TRY
YEARLY LOW
0.0415 TRY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0525 TRY

2022 LKR to TRY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LKR to TRY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 7, valuing the pair at 0.0713. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 7, dropping to 0.0415.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0299 TRY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0668 to the December average rate of 0.0509, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0713 was down 12.98% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0819, 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 TRY
2021 Average 224 TRY
Yearly Trough Low 207 TRY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 149.29 TRY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0698
0.0413
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to TRY 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 0.0548, compared to 0.0503 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0045 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0548
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0503

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.0220 TRY (High: 0.0713 / Low: 0.0493). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 TRY (High: 0.0512 / Low: 0.0505).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0220
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0126 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0126

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 0.0581) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0390), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0191 (+49.09%).

2022 Avg (March) 0.0581
2021 Avg (March) 0.0390

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0687 0.0644 0.0668
February 0.0700 0.0661 0.0674
March 0.0713 0.0493 0.0581
April 0.0499 0.0417 0.0455
May 0.0461 0.0415 0.0437
June 0.0495 0.0455 0.0472
July 0.0504 0.0465 0.0486
August 0.0513 0.0491 0.0500
September 0.0515 0.0497 0.0507
October 0.0518 0.0506 0.0509
November 0.0516 0.0502 0.0507
December 0.0512 0.0505 0.0509