YEARLY HIGH
14.8479 LKR
YEARLY LOW
9.4049 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.7393 LKR

2023 EGP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the EGP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 14.8479. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 2, dropping to 9.4049.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.4431 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.8333 to the December average rate of 10.5742, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 14.8479 was down 25.57% compared to the 2022 peak of 19.9490, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 74,240 LKR
2022 Average 84,207 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 47,024 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,215.39 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

13.1371
9.4922
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 10.9918, compared to 10.4868 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5050 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.9918
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.4868

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 2.6842 LKR (High: 14.8479 / Low: 12.1637). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1033 LKR (High: 10.6587 / Low: 10.5554).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.6842
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1033

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 1.1252 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1252

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 12.8333) against the same month in 2022 (average: 12.8848), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0515 (-0.40%).

2023 Avg (January) 12.8333
2022 Avg (January) 12.8848

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.8479 12.1637 12.8333
February 12.1723 11.8148 11.9801
March 11.8215 10.3279 10.8549
April 10.7444 10.2224 10.4387
May 10.5717 9.5147 10.0477
June 10.3581 9.4049 9.7960
July 10.7501 9.9002 10.3425
August 10.5082 10.2077 10.4117
September 10.5495 10.3609 10.4597
October 10.6088 10.4706 10.5207
November 10.6587 10.5554 10.6118
December 10.6525 10.4788 10.5742