YEARLY HIGH
1.4721 LKR
YEARLY LOW
1.1595 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3128 LKR

2023 YER to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the YER to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 1.4721. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 2, dropping to 1.1595.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3126 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4610 to the December average rate of 1.3058, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.4721 was down 0.11% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.4738, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,361 LKR
2022 Average 6,476 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 5,797 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,563.23 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.4862
1.1838
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 1.3314, compared to 1.2942 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0371 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3314
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2942

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was March, with a trading range of 0.1819 LKR (High: 1.4592 / Low: 1.2773). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0122 LKR (High: 1.3157 / Low: 1.3034).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1819
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0122

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 0.1223 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1223

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 1.4583) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.8091), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6492 (+80.24%).

2023 Avg (February) 1.4583
2022 Avg (February) 0.8091

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4698 1.4527 1.4610
February 1.4721 1.4457 1.4583
March 1.4592 1.2773 1.3360
April 1.3184 1.2630 1.2861
May 1.2783 1.1742 1.2378
June 1.2784 1.1595 1.2090
July 1.3270 1.2224 1.2758
August 1.2976 1.2600 1.2855
September 1.3022 1.2788 1.2910
October 1.3106 1.2886 1.2981
November 1.3157 1.3034 1.3093
December 1.3132 1.2930 1.3058