2023 LKR to MWK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
2023 LKR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023
During 2023, the LKR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 5.2005. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 2.7593.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4412 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7977 to the December average rate of 5.1554, the exchange rate registered a net change of 84.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 5.2005 was up 28.57% compared to the 2022 peak of 4.0450, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LKR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.
LKR to MWK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.0940, compared to 3.8446 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7506 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2023 was November, with a trading range of 1.7465 MWK (High: 5.1397 / Low: 3.3932). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0549 MWK (High: 2.8373 / Low: 2.7824).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.0933 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 5.1554) against the same month in 2022 (average: 2.7950), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3605 (+84.46%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2.8217 | 2.7593 | 2.7977 |
| February | 2.8373 | 2.7824 | 2.8113 |
| March | 3.2099 | 2.7868 | 3.0741 |
| April | 3.2201 | 3.0979 | 3.1819 |
| May | 3.4854 | 3.1951 | 3.3110 |
| June | 3.5330 | 3.2074 | 3.3879 |
| July | 3.4428 | 3.1726 | 3.2946 |
| August | 3.3995 | 3.2247 | 3.3421 |
| September | 3.4316 | 3.2526 | 3.3558 |
| October | 3.5808 | 3.3312 | 3.5313 |
| November | 5.1397 | 3.3932 | 4.3885 |
| December | 5.2005 | 5.1279 | 5.1554 |