YEARLY HIGH
496.7717 LKR
YEARLY LOW
386.4702 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
438.6348 LKR

2023 XDR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the XDR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 496.7717. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 2, dropping to 386.4702.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 110.3015 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 491.3290 to the December average rate of 435.7474, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 496.7717 was down 4.17% compared to the 2022 peak of 518.3684, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,483,859 LKR
2022 Average 2,217,306 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 1,932,351 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 551,507.30 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

500.0651
395.2326
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 446.9478, compared to 430.3218 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 16.6260 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 446.9478
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 430.3218

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was March, with a trading range of 58.4765 LKR (High: 485.5837 / Low: 427.1073). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.9108 LKR (High: 438.8110 / Low: 433.9002).

March Spread (Volatile) ±58.4765
December Spread (Stable) ±4.9108

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 42.7734 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -42.7734

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 491.3290) against the same month in 2022 (average: 284.1700), the exchange rate shifted by +207.1590 (+72.90%).

2023 Avg (January) 491.3290
2022 Avg (January) 284.1700

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 496.7717 486.0117 491.3290
February 495.4249 480.1157 488.9568
March 485.5837 427.1073 446.1834
April 443.7469 427.9109 434.5499
May 432.9028 391.5758 416.6988
June 426.6754 386.4702 403.9686
July 446.8499 407.0192 429.2162
August 433.1627 423.0461 429.5505
September 429.6186 424.5745 427.2627
October 430.5412 424.7220 426.7588
November 438.5743 427.8229 433.3950
December 438.8110 433.9002 435.7474