YEARLY HIGH
1.5826 KMF
YEARLY LOW
1.2250 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3904 KMF

2023 LKR to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the LKR to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 5, valuing the pair at 1.5826. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 1.2250.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3576 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2497 to the December average rate of 1.3807, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.5826 was down 29.47% compared to the 2022 peak of 2.2441, 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 7,913 KMF
2022 Average 7,513 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 6,125 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,787.97 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.5295
1.2243
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to KMF 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 1.3753, compared to 1.4056 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0303 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3753
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4056

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 0.1755 KMF (High: 1.5694 / Low: 1.3939). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0321 KMF (High: 1.4212 / Low: 1.3891).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1755
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0321

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1076 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1076

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2023: 1.5041) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.2937), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2104 (+16.27%).

2023 Avg (June) 1.5041
2022 Avg (June) 1.2937

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2799 1.2337 1.2497
February 1.2844 1.2250 1.2605
March 1.4295 1.2749 1.3789
April 1.4211 1.3693 1.3944
May 1.5694 1.3939 1.4641
June 1.5826 1.4250 1.5041
July 1.4744 1.3371 1.3965
August 1.4212 1.3891 1.4031
September 1.4477 1.4064 1.4262
October 1.4530 1.4150 1.4348
November 1.4319 1.3599 1.3923
December 1.3987 1.3611 1.3807