YEARLY HIGH
0.4099 VUV
YEARLY LOW
0.3204 VUV
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3622 VUV

2023 LKR to VUV Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the LKR to VUV exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 2, valuing the pair at 0.4099. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 0.3204.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0895 VUV. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3228 to the December average rate of 0.3634, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.4099 was down 27.68% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.5667, 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 2,049 VUV
2022 Average 1,888 VUV
Yearly Trough Low 1,602 VUV
Transaction Impact: A difference of 447.28 VUV purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.4004
0.3157
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to VUV 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 0.3578, compared to 0.3667 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0089 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3578
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3667

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was March, with a trading range of 0.0461 VUV (High: 0.3693 / Low: 0.3232). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 VUV (High: 0.3638 / Low: 0.3605).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0461
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

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 0.0206 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0206

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2023: 0.3934) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.3221), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0713 (+22.14%).

2023 Avg (June) 0.3934
2022 Avg (June) 0.3221

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3245 0.3209 0.3228
February 0.3262 0.3204 0.3234
March 0.3693 0.3232 0.3535
April 0.3763 0.3605 0.3696
May 0.4047 0.3718 0.3842
June 0.4099 0.3718 0.3934
July 0.3888 0.3582 0.3728
August 0.3764 0.3655 0.3690
September 0.3710 0.3642 0.3674
October 0.3679 0.3620 0.3653
November 0.3638 0.3605 0.3622
December 0.3668 0.3611 0.3634