YEARLY HIGH
1.8567 CRC
YEARLY LOW
1.5030 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6519 CRC

2023 LKR to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the LKR to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 2, valuing the pair at 1.8567. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 1.5030.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3537 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5716 to the December average rate of 1.6073, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.8567 was down 41.87% compared to the 2022 peak of 3.1939, 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 9,283 CRC
2022 Average 10,464 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 7,515 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,768.46 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.8089
1.5244
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to CRC 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 1.6562, compared to 1.6476 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0086 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6562
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6476

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was March, with a trading range of 0.1820 CRC (High: 1.6866 / Low: 1.5046). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0168 CRC (High: 1.6151 / Low: 1.5983).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1820
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0168

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 0.0922 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0922

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2023: 1.7852) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.9068), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1216 (-6.38%).

2023 Avg (June) 1.7852
2022 Avg (June) 1.9068

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6188 1.5030 1.5716
February 1.5931 1.5069 1.5481
March 1.6866 1.5046 1.6331
April 1.6941 1.6347 1.6637
May 1.8362 1.6835 1.7356
June 1.8567 1.6928 1.7852
July 1.7731 1.6130 1.6930
August 1.7297 1.6405 1.6728
September 1.6849 1.6345 1.6572
October 1.6549 1.6174 1.6368
November 1.6311 1.6077 1.6184
December 1.6151 1.5983 1.6073