YEARLY HIGH
11.2110 LKR
YEARLY LOW
8.3548 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.4650 LKR

2023 THB to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the THB to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 11.2110. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 5, dropping to 8.3548.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8562 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.0161 to the December average rate of 9.3619, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 11.2110 was up 4.78% compared to the 2022 peak of 10.6999, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 THB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,802,749 LKR
2022 Average 2,302,155 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 2,088,692 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 714,057.16 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

11.2497
8.4474
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

THB 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 9.7706, compared to 9.1595 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6111 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.7706
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.1595

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was March, with a trading range of 1.1480 LKR (High: 10.4365 / Low: 9.2885). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2621 LKR (High: 9.3068 / Low: 9.0446).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.1480
August Spread (Stable) ±0.2621

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 1.0021 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 11.0161) against the same month in 2022 (average: 6.0960), the exchange rate shifted by +4.9202 (+80.71%).

2023 Avg (January) 11.0161
2022 Avg (January) 6.0960

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.2110 10.5987 11.0161
February 11.1786 10.2704 10.7188
March 10.4365 9.2885 9.7168
April 9.6836 9.2517 9.4207
May 9.5415 8.4852 9.0700
June 9.2255 8.3548 8.6809
July 9.6491 8.6721 9.2266
August 9.3068 9.0446 9.1824
September 9.1348 8.8397 9.0263
October 9.1104 8.7314 8.9074
November 9.4970 9.0444 9.2522
December 9.4918 9.1604 9.3619