YEARLY HIGH
1.3340 AMD
YEARLY LOW
1.0624 AMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1977 AMD

2023 LKR to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the LKR to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 2, valuing the pair at 1.3340. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 9, dropping to 1.0624.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2716 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0816 to the December average rate of 1.2377, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.3340 was down 46.58% compared to the 2022 peak of 2.4973, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,670 AMD
2022 Average 7,197 AMD
Yearly Trough Low 5,312 AMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,357.84 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.2972
1.0596
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to AMD 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 1.1758, compared to 1.2196 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0438 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1758
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2196

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was March, with a trading range of 0.1561 AMD (High: 1.2185 / Low: 1.0624). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0109 AMD (High: 1.2313 / Low: 1.2205).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1561
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0109

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0634 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0634

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2023: 1.2774) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.1904), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0870 (+7.31%).

2023 Avg (June) 1.2774
2022 Avg (June) 1.1904

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0884 1.0712 1.0816
February 1.0863 1.0659 1.0794
March 1.2185 1.0624 1.1623
April 1.2231 1.1770 1.2060
May 1.3109 1.2062 1.2484
June 1.3340 1.2091 1.2774
July 1.2633 1.1656 1.2140
August 1.2262 1.1879 1.2011
September 1.2221 1.1846 1.1955
October 1.3254 1.2198 1.2433
November 1.2313 1.2205 1.2261
December 1.2501 1.2266 1.2377