YEARLY HIGH
0.9413 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.7496 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8374 LKR

2023 AMD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the AMD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 9, valuing the pair at 0.9413. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 2, dropping to 0.7496.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1916 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9246 to the December average rate of 0.8080, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.9413 was up 0.74% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.9343, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AMD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,706 LKR
2022 Average 3,791 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 3,748 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 958.09 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.9407
0.7691
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AMD to LKR 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 0.8544, compared to 0.8203 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0342 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8544
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8203

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was March, with a trading range of 0.1206 LKR (High: 0.9413 / Low: 0.8207). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0072 LKR (High: 0.8193 / Low: 0.8121).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1206
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0072

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0650 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0650

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2023: 0.8614) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.5141), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3473 (+67.56%).

2023 Avg (March) 0.8614
2022 Avg (March) 0.5141

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9335 0.9188 0.9246
February 0.9382 0.9206 0.9264
March 0.9413 0.8207 0.8614
April 0.8496 0.8176 0.8293
May 0.8291 0.7628 0.8015
June 0.8271 0.7496 0.7834
July 0.8579 0.7916 0.8243
August 0.8418 0.8155 0.8326
September 0.8442 0.8183 0.8365
October 0.8198 0.7545 0.8047
November 0.8193 0.8121 0.8156
December 0.8152 0.8000 0.8080