YEARLY HIGH
6.6193 LKR
YEARLY LOW
5.3092 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.8688 LKR

2023 DOP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the DOP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 9, valuing the pair at 6.6193. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 5.3092.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3101 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.4627 to the December average rate of 5.6996, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 6.6193 was down 4.14% compared to the 2022 peak of 6.9049, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 33,096 LKR
2022 Average 29,600 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 26,546 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,550.33 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

6.5967
5.4170
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 6.0217, compared to 5.7158 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3059 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.0217
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.7158

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was March, with a trading range of 0.7780 LKR (High: 6.6193 / Low: 5.8413). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0593 LKR (High: 5.8028 / Low: 5.7436).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.7780
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0593

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 0.4130 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4130

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2023: 6.0854) against the same month in 2022 (average: 4.6543), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4311 (+30.75%).

2023 Avg (March) 6.0854
2022 Avg (March) 4.6543

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.5333 6.4119 6.4627
February 6.5477 6.4454 6.4984
March 6.6193 5.8413 6.0854
April 6.0229 5.7956 5.8859
May 5.8806 5.3875 5.6824
June 5.8420 5.3092 5.5153
July 5.9261 5.5330 5.7222
August 5.7605 5.5981 5.6822
September 5.7397 5.6192 5.6944
October 5.7684 5.6981 5.7213
November 5.8028 5.7436 5.7753
December 5.7761 5.5847 5.6996