YEARLY HIGH
5.5266 LKR
YEARLY LOW
3.1947 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.9071 LKR

2023 RUB to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the RUB to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 5.5266. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 3.1947.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3319 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.2300 to the December average rate of 3.5887, the exchange rate registered a net change of -31.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 5.5266 was down 19.36% compared to the 2022 peak of 6.8535, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 27,633 LKR
2022 Average 24,591 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 15,973 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,659.62 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

5.4189
3.1524
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 4.3502, compared to 3.4640 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8863 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.3502
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.4640

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was March, with a trading range of 0.6301 LKR (High: 4.8138 / Low: 4.1837). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1328 LKR (High: 3.4104 / Low: 3.2776).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.6301
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1328

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 0.5873 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5873

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 5.2300) against the same month in 2022 (average: 2.6464), the exchange rate shifted by +2.5837 (+97.63%).

2023 Avg (January) 5.2300
2022 Avg (January) 2.6464

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.5266 4.9868 5.2300
February 5.2334 4.7988 4.9686
March 4.8138 4.1837 4.3813
April 4.2574 3.8998 3.9759
May 4.1619 3.6157 3.9165
June 3.8101 3.4678 3.6291
July 3.6802 3.3850 3.5244
August 3.4738 3.2103 3.3588
September 3.4104 3.2776 3.3413
October 3.5209 3.1947 3.3509
November 3.7266 3.5144 3.6197
December 3.6798 3.4972 3.5887