YEARLY HIGH
15.1846 COP
YEARLY LOW
11.8236 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.1763 COP

2023 LKR to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the LKR to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 2, valuing the pair at 15.1846. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 11.8236.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3611 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.8878 to the December average rate of 12.1102, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 15.1846 was down 24.86% compared to the 2022 peak of 20.2072, 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 75,923 COP
2022 Average 68,253 COP
Yearly Trough Low 59,118 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,805.41 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

14.9137
11.8553
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to COP 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 13.8181, compared to 12.5346 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2835 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.8181
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.5346

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 2.1609 COP (High: 15.1846 / Low: 13.0237). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4617 COP (High: 12.2853 / Low: 11.8236).

June Spread (Volatile) ±2.1609
December Spread (Stable) ±0.4617

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.1515 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1515

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2023: 13.8984) against the same month in 2022 (average: 10.9261), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9723 (+27.20%).

2023 Avg (June) 13.8984
2022 Avg (June) 10.9261

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.5966 12.3213 12.8878
February 13.6268 12.5671 13.1373
March 15.0007 13.0606 14.2413
April 14.6736 13.5866 14.0849
May 15.1127 14.1388 14.6588
June 15.1846 13.0237 13.8984
July 13.6466 11.8926 12.7468
August 13.0092 12.2691 12.6571
September 12.8337 12.0200 12.4067
October 13.4640 12.4943 12.9897
November 12.5283 12.0204 12.2969
December 12.2853 11.8236 12.1102