YEARLY HIGH
9.5490 LKR
YEARLY LOW
7.4792 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.4637 LKR

2023 UYU to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the UYU to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 9.5490. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 2, dropping to 7.4792.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0699 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.2639 to the December average rate of 8.3196, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 9.5490 was up 0.39% compared to the 2022 peak of 9.5115, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 47,745 LKR
2022 Average 39,641 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 37,396 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,349.35 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

9.4862
7.7651
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU 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 8.5571, compared to 8.3704 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1867 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.5571
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.3704

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was March, with a trading range of 1.1237 LKR (High: 9.3212 / Low: 8.1975). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1202 LKR (High: 8.5653 / Low: 8.4451).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.1237
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1202

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 0.7893 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7893

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 9.3427) against the same month in 2022 (average: 4.6892), the exchange rate shifted by +4.6535 (+99.24%).

2023 Avg (February) 9.3427
2022 Avg (February) 4.6892

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.4975 9.1683 9.2639
February 9.5490 9.1435 9.3427
March 9.3212 8.1975 8.5534
April 8.5053 8.2022 8.3042
May 8.2744 7.5843 7.9696
June 8.2732 7.4792 7.9085
July 8.7709 8.1667 8.4394
August 8.6102 8.3268 8.4992
September 8.5653 8.4451 8.4971
October 8.4366 8.1057 8.2035
November 8.4210 8.1501 8.2636
December 8.4227 8.2018 8.3196