YEARLY HIGH
24.9447 PYG
YEARLY LOW
19.6894 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
22.2434 PYG

2023 LKR to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the LKR to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 2, valuing the pair at 24.9447. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 9, dropping to 19.6894.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.2554 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.1697 to the December average rate of 22.5210, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 24.9447 was down 28.71% compared to the 2022 peak of 34.9886, 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 124,724 PYG
2022 Average 113,205 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 98,447 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,276.81 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

24.3682
19.6039
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to PYG 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 21.8591, compared to 22.6276 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7684 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.8591
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.6276

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was March, with a trading range of 2.7656 PYG (High: 22.4549 / Low: 19.6894). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2727 PYG (High: 20.1641 / Low: 19.8914).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.7656
February Spread (Stable) ±0.2727

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.2124 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2124

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2023: 23.9712) against the same month in 2022 (average: 19.0869), the exchange rate shifted by +4.8843 (+25.59%).

2023 Avg (June) 23.9712
2022 Avg (June) 19.0869

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.4350 19.9373 20.1697
February 20.1641 19.8914 20.0009
March 22.4549 19.6894 21.5187
April 22.6140 21.6511 22.2367
May 24.5361 22.3992 23.2576
June 24.9447 22.6391 23.9712
July 23.7204 21.8993 22.7588
August 23.0828 22.3869 22.6021
September 22.7435 22.3480 22.5111
October 22.9013 22.4644 22.6827
November 22.8866 22.5594 22.6896
December 22.6654 22.3471 22.5210