2023 CVE to LKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
2023 CVE to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023
During 2023, the CVE to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 3.6179. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 2, dropping to 2.8076.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8103 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.5688 to the December average rate of 3.2298, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 3.6179 was up 2.07% compared to the 2022 peak of 3.5446, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CVE based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.
CVE 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 3.2614, compared to 3.1764 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0851 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2023 was March, with a trading range of 0.3785 LKR (High: 3.4980 / Low: 3.1195). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0591 LKR (High: 3.1549 / Low: 3.0958).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.2982 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 3.5423) against the same month in 2022 (average: 2.0745), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4678 (+70.75%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.6103 | 3.4877 | 3.5688 |
| February | 3.6179 | 3.4758 | 3.5423 |
| March | 3.4980 | 3.1195 | 3.2441 |
| April | 3.2496 | 3.1292 | 3.1973 |
| May | 3.1956 | 2.8475 | 3.0490 |
| June | 3.1364 | 2.8076 | 2.9670 |
| July | 3.3353 | 3.0241 | 3.2000 |
| August | 3.2244 | 3.1364 | 3.1823 |
| September | 3.1549 | 3.0958 | 3.1295 |
| October | 3.1579 | 3.0700 | 3.1103 |
| November | 3.2754 | 3.1093 | 3.2062 |
| December | 3.2602 | 3.1603 | 3.2298 |