YEARLY HIGH
136.3137 LKR
YEARLY LOW
107.4079 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
121.5960 LKR

2023 XCD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the XCD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 136.3137. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 2, dropping to 107.4079.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.9058 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 135.3230 to the December average rate of 120.9003, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 136.3137 was down 0.15% compared to the 2022 peak of 136.5241, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 681,568 LKR
2022 Average 599,717 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 537,039 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 144,529.03 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

137.6564
109.6565
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 123.3196, compared to 119.8724 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.4472 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 123.3196
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 119.8724

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was March, with a trading range of 16.8705 LKR (High: 135.1452 / Low: 118.2747). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1119 LKR (High: 121.8556 / Low: 120.7437).

March Spread (Volatile) ±16.8705
November Spread (Stable) ±1.1119

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 11.3430 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -11.3430

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 135.0817) against the same month in 2022 (average: 74.9179), the exchange rate shifted by +60.1638 (+80.31%).

2023 Avg (February) 135.0817
2022 Avg (February) 74.9179

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 136.1020 134.5987 135.3230
February 136.3137 133.9218 135.0817
March 135.1452 118.2747 123.7386
April 122.1282 117.0018 119.1307
May 118.4145 108.7709 114.6538
June 118.4224 107.4079 111.9898
July 122.8979 113.2403 118.1666
August 120.1821 116.7204 119.0587
September 120.6172 118.4144 119.5860
October 121.3446 119.3908 120.2436
November 121.8556 120.7437 121.2795
December 121.6581 119.7544 120.9003