YEARLY HIGH
2.7681 NGN
YEARLY LOW
1.2167 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9436 NGN

2023 LKR to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the LKR to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 2.7681. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.2167.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5515 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2431 to the December average rate of 2.4797, the exchange rate registered a net change of 99.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 2.7681 was up 33.92% compared to the 2022 peak of 2.0670, 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 13,841 NGN
2022 Average 6,853 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 6,083 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,757.44 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

2.6034
1.1194
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to NGN 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 1.4628, compared to 2.4244 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9616 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4628
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4244

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 1.2174 NGN (High: 2.6719 / Low: 1.4545). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0226 NGN (High: 1.2727 / Low: 1.2501).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.2174
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0226

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0491 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0491

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 2.4797) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.2144), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2653 (+104.19%).

2023 Avg (December) 2.4797
2022 Avg (December) 1.2144

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2642 1.2167 1.2431
February 1.2727 1.2501 1.2610
March 1.4396 1.2611 1.3763
April 1.4644 1.3947 1.4328
May 1.5684 1.4386 1.4898
June 2.6719 1.4545 1.9740
July 2.5197 2.3535 2.4344
August 2.4612 2.3292 2.3853
September 2.4473 2.3039 2.3951
October 2.6978 2.3512 2.4086
November 2.5222 2.3916 2.4433
December 2.7681 2.3445 2.4797