YEARLY HIGH
52.2542 LBP
YEARLY LOW
4.1144 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
42.3574 LBP

2023 LKR to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the LKR to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 5, valuing the pair at 52.2542. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 4.1144.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 48.1398 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1450 to the December average rate of 46.0631, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1011.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 52.2542 was up 590.12% compared to the 2022 peak of 7.5718, 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 261,271 LBP
2022 Average 24,585 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 20,572 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 240,698.84 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

54.5862
-0.4405
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to LBP 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 38.2715, compared to 46.4434 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.1719 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 38.2715
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 46.4434

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 38.0648 LBP (High: 42.1869 / Low: 4.1221). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0667 LBP (High: 4.1811 / Low: 4.1144).

February Spread (Volatile) ±38.0648
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0667

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 2.7887 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.7887

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2023: 50.0007) against the same month in 2022 (average: 4.2179), the exchange rate shifted by +45.7828 (+1085.45%).

2023 Avg (June) 50.0007
2022 Avg (June) 4.2179

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.1811 4.1144 4.1450
February 42.1869 4.1221 34.7498
March 46.9078 41.6722 45.1292
April 48.0493 45.5582 46.8908
May 51.3678 47.0734 48.7134
June 52.2542 46.8658 50.0007
July 49.3442 45.4799 47.2120
August 47.7158 46.3230 46.8042
September 46.9892 46.1274 46.5789
October 46.5630 45.7792 46.2220
November 45.9554 45.5889 45.7801
December 46.4856 45.7853 46.0631