YEARLY HIGH
12.1230 MNT
YEARLY LOW
9.2481 MNT
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.5742 MNT

2023 LKR to MNT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the LKR to MNT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 2, valuing the pair at 12.1230. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 9.2481.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8748 MNT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.3159 to the December average rate of 10.5591, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 12.1230 was down 14.96% compared to the 2022 peak of 14.2561, 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 60,615 MNT
2022 Average 50,070 MNT
Yearly Trough Low 46,241 MNT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,374.19 MNT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

11.8670
9.0840
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to MNT 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 10.4650, compared to 10.6834 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2184 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.4650
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.6834

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was March, with a trading range of 1.3337 MNT (High: 10.6618 / Low: 9.3281). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0965 MNT (High: 10.5726 / Low: 10.4761).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.3337
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0965

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 0.6345 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6345

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2023: 11.6350) against the same month in 2022 (average: 8.6683), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9668 (+34.23%).

2023 Avg (June) 11.6350
2022 Avg (June) 8.6683

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.3660 9.2625 9.3159
February 9.4133 9.2481 9.3326
March 10.6618 9.3281 10.2113
April 11.1289 10.6618 10.9308
May 11.9711 10.9961 11.3643
June 12.1230 10.9954 11.6350
July 11.4986 10.4674 11.0005
August 10.9370 10.6220 10.7227
September 10.7805 10.5837 10.6752
October 10.6924 10.5202 10.6168
November 10.5726 10.4761 10.5260
December 10.6599 10.4931 10.5591