2023 AWG to LKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
2023 AWG to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023
During 2023, the AWG to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 204.3797. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 2, dropping to 161.0403.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 43.3395 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 203.0481 to the December average rate of 181.4079, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 204.3797 was down 0.29% compared to the 2022 peak of 204.9796, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AWG based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.
AWG to LKR 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 185.0377, compared to 179.9375 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.1002 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2023 was March, with a trading range of 25.3297 LKR (High: 202.9093 / Low: 177.5796). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2543 LKR (High: 204.1831 / Low: 201.9288).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and November, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 17.0226 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 202.7132) against the same month in 2022 (average: 112.4651), the exchange rate shifted by +90.2481 (+80.25%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 204.1831 | 201.9288 | 203.0481 |
| February | 204.3797 | 201.0725 | 202.7132 |
| March | 202.9093 | 177.5796 | 185.6907 |
| April | 183.3654 | 175.6685 | 178.7335 |
| May | 177.6549 | 163.0839 | 172.0210 |
| June | 177.8013 | 161.0403 | 168.0195 |
| July | 184.3929 | 169.7850 | 177.2400 |
| August | 180.2721 | 175.2459 | 178.6370 |
| September | 180.8984 | 177.7894 | 179.4912 |
| October | 182.1888 | 179.1219 | 180.4387 |
| November | 186.0669 | 181.0487 | 182.4100 |
| December | 182.6595 | 179.5519 | 181.4079 |