YEARLY HIGH
980.3775 LKR
YEARLY LOW
770.4709 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
872.0632 LKR

2023 BHD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the BHD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 980.3775. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 5, dropping to 770.4709.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 209.9065 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 970.2593 to the December average rate of 866.5424, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 980.3775 was up 0.08% compared to the 2022 peak of 979.5671, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,901,887 LKR
2022 Average 4,298,939 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 3,852,355 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,049,532.71 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

986.9473
786.6919
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD 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 884.6224, compared to 859.5039 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 25.1185 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 884.6224
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 859.5039

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was March, with a trading range of 121.3983 LKR (High: 968.7975 / Low: 847.3992). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.4875 LKR (High: 873.7921 / Low: 865.3046).

March Spread (Volatile) ±121.3983
November Spread (Stable) ±8.4875

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 81.3316 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -81.3316

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 969.2370) against the same month in 2022 (average: 537.1383), the exchange rate shifted by +432.0988 (+80.44%).

2023 Avg (February) 969.2370
2022 Avg (February) 537.1383

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 975.7232 964.7675 970.2593
February 980.3775 959.9563 969.2370
March 968.7975 847.3992 887.9054
April 876.5051 842.3868 854.6913
May 849.1814 779.5887 822.2616
June 849.0403 770.4709 803.3799
July 881.2216 812.0121 847.8371
August 861.7143 836.7557 853.3674
September 864.7672 848.8663 857.4894
October 869.7933 854.1214 862.0219
November 873.7921 865.3046 869.7652
December 872.1350 858.6019 866.5424