YEARLY HIGH
4.3514 LKR
YEARLY LOW
3.3140 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.7427 LKR

2023 KGS to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the KGS to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 4.3514. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 2, dropping to 3.3140.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0373 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.2735 to the December average rate of 3.6657, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 4.3514 was down 4.79% compared to the 2022 peak of 4.5701, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 21,757 LKR
2022 Average 19,398 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 16,570 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,186.71 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

4.3548
3.3795
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 3.8301, compared to 3.6554 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1746 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.8301
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.6554

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was March, with a trading range of 0.5215 LKR (High: 4.1780 / Low: 3.6564). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0432 LKR (High: 3.6715 / Low: 3.6284).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.5215
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0432

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 0.3726 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3726

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 4.2735) against the same month in 2022 (average: 2.3887), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8848 (+78.91%).

2023 Avg (January) 4.2735
2022 Avg (January) 2.3887

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.3514 4.2263 4.2735
February 4.2727 4.1401 4.1979
March 4.1780 3.6564 3.8253
April 3.7755 3.6129 3.6804
May 3.6655 3.3561 3.5425
June 3.6539 3.3140 3.4607
July 3.7806 3.5016 3.6406
August 3.6852 3.5945 3.6531
September 3.6746 3.6260 3.6501
October 3.6715 3.6284 3.6469
November 3.7064 3.6533 3.6761
December 3.6929 3.6353 3.6657