YEARLY HIGH
37.5468 LKR
YEARLY LOW
26.3188 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
31.1873 LKR

2023 NOK to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the NOK to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 37.5468. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 5, dropping to 26.3188.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.2280 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.8488 to the December average rate of 31.0924, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 37.5468 was down 3.15% compared to the 2022 peak of 38.7672, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 187,734 LKR
2022 Average 167,594 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 131,594 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 56,140.15 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

37.7278
27.1799
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK 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 31.9337, compared to 30.4409 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4928 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 31.9337
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30.4409

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was July, with a trading range of 4.5255 LKR (High: 32.9973 / Low: 28.4718). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5136 LKR (High: 30.4330 / Low: 29.9194).

July Spread (Volatile) ±4.5255
September Spread (Stable) ±0.5136

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 3.8870 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.8870

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 36.8488) against the same month in 2022 (average: 22.8835), the exchange rate shifted by +13.9653 (+61.03%).

2023 Avg (January) 36.8488
2022 Avg (January) 22.8835

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 37.5468 35.6541 36.8488
February 37.0097 34.8418 35.6282
March 34.4813 30.3176 31.7412
April 31.4646 29.6203 30.6471
May 30.3699 26.5607 28.6783
June 30.0777 26.3188 28.0589
July 32.9973 28.4718 31.0910
August 31.9090 30.1945 30.7272
September 30.4330 29.9194 30.1234
October 30.3072 29.1580 29.5426
November 31.0401 29.1820 30.0688
December 32.1359 29.8125 31.0924