2022 USD to INR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 USD to INR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the USD to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 19, valuing the pair at 82.9972. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 73.7994.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.1979 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 74.4536 to the December average rate of 82.4447, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 82.9972 was up 8.90% compared to the 2021 peak of 76.2116, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 USD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.
USD to INR 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 76.2121, compared to 80.9431 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.7310 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 2.4221 INR (High: 82.9052 / Low: 80.4831). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0591 INR (High: 75.6856 / Low: 74.6265).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.7685 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 82.3290) against the same month in 2021 (average: 74.9233), the exchange rate shifted by +7.4056 (+9.88%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75.2095 | 73.7994 | 74.4536 |
| February | 75.6856 | 74.6265 | 74.9843 |
| March | 77.0810 | 75.5846 | 76.2404 |
| April | 76.7943 | 75.4509 | 76.1988 |
| May | 77.8205 | 76.0018 | 77.3265 |
| June | 79.0734 | 77.3799 | 78.0688 |
| July | 80.0305 | 78.9397 | 79.5210 |
| August | 79.9681 | 78.6047 | 79.5782 |
| September | 81.7249 | 79.3556 | 80.2250 |
| October | 82.9972 | 81.4743 | 82.3290 |
| November | 82.9052 | 80.4831 | 81.5605 |
| December | 82.9028 | 81.1624 | 82.4447 |