YEARLY HIGH
97.3851 LKR
YEARLY LOW
78.7630 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
87.8265 LKR

2023 PEN to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the PEN to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 97.3851. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 78.7630.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.6221 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 95.6649 to the December average rate of 87.4555, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 97.3851 was down 2.00% compared to the 2022 peak of 99.3739, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 486,925 LKR
2022 Average 422,685 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 393,815 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 93,110.51 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

96.9287
81.7630
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 88.6935, compared to 86.9594 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.7341 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 88.6935
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 86.9594

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was March, with a trading range of 11.4330 LKR (High: 96.2581 / Low: 84.8250). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0008 LKR (High: 88.3701 / Low: 86.3693).

March Spread (Volatile) ±11.4330
December Spread (Stable) ±2.0008

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 6.5995 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.5995

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 95.6649) against the same month in 2022 (average: 52.0296), the exchange rate shifted by +43.6353 (+83.87%).

2023 Avg (January) 95.6649
2022 Avg (January) 52.0296

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 97.3851 93.3949 95.6649
February 95.9446 93.7595 95.1299
March 96.2581 84.8250 88.5304
April 87.7113 84.4518 85.6953
May 86.4864 80.0516 84.1135
June 87.6848 78.7630 83.0268
July 92.4245 84.4240 88.7615
August 88.4935 86.1468 87.1621
September 87.5177 85.4847 86.7911
October 85.7739 83.7337 84.6528
November 88.2779 84.8142 86.9334
December 88.3701 86.3693 87.4555