YEARLY HIGH
51.4533 IDR
YEARLY LOW
40.6997 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
46.5172 IDR

2023 LKR to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the LKR to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 4, valuing the pair at 51.4533. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 40.6997.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.7536 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.6790 to the December average rate of 47.3866, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 51.4533 was down 28.08% compared to the 2022 peak of 71.5383, 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 257,267 IDR
2022 Average 239,706 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 203,498 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 53,768.10 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

50.2032
40.7558
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to IDR 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 45.4300, compared to 47.6045 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.1745 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 45.4300
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 47.6045

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was March, with a trading range of 5.4795 IDR (High: 47.9450 / Low: 42.4654). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7835 IDR (High: 48.0443 / Low: 47.2607).

March Spread (Volatile) ±5.4795
September Spread (Stable) ±0.7835

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 2.2223 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2223

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2023: 49.4159) against the same month in 2022 (average: 40.8888), the exchange rate shifted by +8.5271 (+20.85%).

2023 Avg (June) 49.4159
2022 Avg (June) 40.8888

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 42.7325 40.8164 41.6790
February 42.1324 40.6997 41.5431
March 47.9450 42.4654 45.7938
April 47.0524 45.3516 46.1942
May 50.9981 45.8557 47.9538
June 51.4533 46.6071 49.4159
July 49.2030 45.2741 47.1936
August 48.2730 46.9845 47.4474
September 48.0443 47.2607 47.5743
October 48.9694 47.5624 48.4976
November 48.5201 46.6145 47.5274
December 47.7921 46.9366 47.3866