YEARLY HIGH
35.6910 LKR
YEARLY LOW
26.7669 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
31.0058 LKR

2023 SEK to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the SEK to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 35.6910. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 5, dropping to 26.7669.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.9241 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 35.2002 to the December average rate of 31.9062, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 35.6910 was down 4.59% compared to the 2022 peak of 37.4068, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 178,455 LKR
2022 Average 159,246 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 133,835 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 44,620.44 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

35.9074
27.4212
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SEK 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 31.7960, compared to 30.2156 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5804 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 31.7960
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30.2156

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 4.4271 LKR (High: 31.5385 / Low: 27.1113). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6392 LKR (High: 29.8135 / Low: 29.1743).

May Spread (Volatile) ±4.4271
October Spread (Stable) ±0.6392

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 3.0916 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.0916

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 35.2002) against the same month in 2022 (average: 22.1358), the exchange rate shifted by +13.0644 (+59.02%).

2023 Avg (January) 35.2002
2022 Avg (January) 22.1358

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 35.6910 34.2169 35.2002
February 35.4872 34.3974 34.9143
March 34.3045 30.1942 31.8227
April 31.8021 30.3218 31.1164
May 31.5385 27.1113 29.5938
June 29.9013 26.7669 28.1284
July 32.0168 28.1144 30.3603
August 30.5714 29.3069 29.7022
September 29.7580 28.8909 29.1374
October 29.8135 29.1743 29.4768
November 31.9221 29.3776 30.7106
December 32.6208 31.2241 31.9062