2023 AUD to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

261.5780 LKR

YEARLY LOW

191.2537 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

218.6030 LKR

2023 AUD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the AUD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 261.5780. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 31, dropping to 191.2537.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 70.3243 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 254.5133 to the December average rate of 219.0284, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 261.5780 was down 0.35% compared to the 2022 peak of 262.4910, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,307,890 LKR

2022 Average 1,120,408 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 956,269 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 351,621.26 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

259.6215

198.3230

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 225.6535, compared to 211.5525 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 14.1009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 225.6535

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 211.5525

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was March, with a trading range of 29.3191 LKR (High: 241.9803 / Low: 212.6611). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.5649 LKR (High: 209.3800 / Low: 205.8150).

March Spread (Volatile) ±29.3191

September Spread (Stable) ±3.5649

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 27.9909 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -27.9909

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 251.4318) against the same month in 2022 (average: 144.9994), the exchange rate shifted by +106.4324 (+73.40%).

2023 Avg (February) 251.4318

2022 Avg (February) 144.9994

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	260.4245	245.8298	254.5133
February	261.5780	243.5836	251.4318
March	241.9803	212.6611	223.4409
April	220.7426	209.0151	215.2600
May	216.3694	191.2537	205.8437
June	217.5090	192.0958	203.4312
July	225.4346	203.7640	214.9136
August	212.8271	205.4340	208.4839
September	209.3800	205.8150	207.5586
October	209.1791	203.7434	206.2591
November	219.1730	207.5824	213.0716
December	222.5210	214.3295	219.0284