YEARLY HIGH
7.2355 MMK
YEARLY LOW
5.7003 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.4082 MMK

2023 LKR to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the LKR to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 4, valuing the pair at 7.2355. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 5.7003.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5352 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.7423 to the December average rate of 6.4339, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 7.2355 was down 18.01% compared to the 2022 peak of 8.8245, 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 36,178 MMK
2022 Average 30,930 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 28,501 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,676.23 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

7.0622
5.6223
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to MMK 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 6.3351, compared to 6.4812 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1461 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.3351
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.4812

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was March, with a trading range of 0.8108 MMK (High: 6.5627 / Low: 5.7519). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0550 MMK (High: 5.7692 / Low: 5.7143).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.8108
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0550

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 0.3692 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3692

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2023: 6.9422) against the same month in 2022 (average: 5.1513), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7909 (+34.77%).

2023 Avg (June) 6.9422
2022 Avg (June) 5.1513

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.7692 5.7143 5.7423
February 5.8024 5.7003 5.7532
March 6.5627 5.7519 6.2780
April 6.6144 6.3579 6.5164
May 7.1409 6.5537 6.7787
June 7.2355 6.5625 6.9422
July 6.8626 6.3242 6.5730
August 6.6667 6.4611 6.5267
September 6.5635 6.4463 6.4965
October 6.4864 6.3969 6.4578
November 6.4314 6.3730 6.3995
December 6.4880 6.3973 6.4339