YEARLY HIGH
8.4121 LKR
YEARLY LOW
6.3304 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.2891 LKR

2023 MUR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the MUR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 8.4121. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 7, dropping to 6.3304.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0817 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.2887 to the December average rate of 7.4016, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 8.4121 was down 1.50% compared to the 2022 peak of 8.5400, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MUR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 42,061 LKR
2022 Average 36,610 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 31,652 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,408.52 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

8.4544
6.4659
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to LKR 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 7.3431, compared to 7.2351 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1079 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.3431
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.2351

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was March, with a trading range of 0.9297 LKR (High: 7.7949 / Low: 6.8652). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1383 LKR (High: 7.4120 / Low: 7.2737).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.9297
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1383

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.7870 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7870

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 8.2887) against the same month in 2022 (average: 4.6390), the exchange rate shifted by +3.6496 (+78.67%).

2023 Avg (January) 8.2887
2022 Avg (January) 4.6390

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.4121 8.0641 8.2887
February 8.2799 7.8086 7.9856
March 7.7949 6.8652 7.1986
April 7.2620 7.0020 7.1322
May 7.1125 6.4321 6.8218
June 7.0185 6.3304 6.6316
July 7.2853 6.7187 7.0075
August 7.1719 6.9670 7.0732
September 7.3012 6.8688 7.1851
October 7.4120 7.2737 7.3313
November 7.4677 7.3070 7.4120
December 7.4673 7.2484 7.4016