YEARLY HIGH
4.5000 KRW
YEARLY LOW
3.3398 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.9902 KRW

2023 LKR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the LKR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 2, valuing the pair at 4.5000. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 3.3398.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1602 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.3976 to the December average rate of 3.9831, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 4.5000 was down 26.38% compared to the 2022 peak of 6.1122, 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 22,500 KRW
2022 Average 20,744 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 16,699 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,801.07 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

4.3774
3.3085
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to KRW 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 3.9147, compared to 4.0657 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1510 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.9147
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.0657

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 0.5183 KRW (High: 4.5000 / Low: 3.9818). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0848 KRW (High: 4.0251 / Low: 3.9403).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.5183
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0848

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 0.2560 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2560

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2023: 4.2839) against the same month in 2022 (average: 3.5550), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7289 (+20.50%).

2023 Avg (June) 4.2839
2022 Avg (June) 3.5550

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.5002 3.3540 3.3976
February 3.6526 3.3398 3.5059
March 4.0843 3.6302 3.9071
April 4.2320 3.9583 4.1051
May 4.4975 4.1183 4.2884
June 4.5000 3.9818 4.2839
July 4.3011 3.8373 4.0279
August 4.1850 4.0396 4.1137
September 4.1791 4.0842 4.1274
October 4.1970 4.1038 4.1554
November 4.1122 3.9118 3.9866
December 4.0251 3.9403 3.9831