YEARLY HIGH
108.2221 LKR
YEARLY LOW
77.4327 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
89.4013 LKR

2023 ILS to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the ILS to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 108.2221. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 2, dropping to 77.4327.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 30.7894 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 106.2096 to the December average rate of 89.1814, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 108.2221 was down 3.72% compared to the 2022 peak of 112.4040, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 541,110 LKR
2022 Average 480,410 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 387,164 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 153,946.80 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

108.6603
79.2529
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 92.9917, compared to 85.8109 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.1808 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 92.9917
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 85.8109

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was March, with a trading range of 14.0241 LKR (High: 102.3204 / Low: 88.2963). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6154 LKR (High: 85.4459 / Low: 83.8305).

March Spread (Volatile) ±14.0241
September Spread (Stable) ±1.6154

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 10.5743 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.5743

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 106.2096) against the same month in 2022 (average: 64.5893), the exchange rate shifted by +41.6203 (+64.44%).

2023 Avg (January) 106.2096
2022 Avg (January) 64.5893

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 108.2221 102.9662 106.2096
February 107.9422 98.9758 103.0627
March 102.3204 88.2963 92.4884
April 91.6712 86.9473 88.5794
May 88.2964 78.7057 84.4445
June 89.1102 77.4327 83.1656
July 90.7083 82.4940 87.1308
August 87.9083 84.4887 85.9341
September 85.4459 83.8305 84.6820
October 85.2915 79.8720 81.7035
November 89.3971 81.6780 86.2339
December 90.3913 88.0514 89.1814