YEARLY HIGH
180.4456 LKR
YEARLY LOW
160.9380 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
167.6008 LKR

2024 AWG to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the AWG to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 180.4456. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 160.9380.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.5076 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 178.2115 to the December average rate of 162.0378, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 180.4456 was down 11.71% compared to the 2023 peak of 204.3797, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 902,228 LKR
2023 Average 911,898 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 804,690 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 97,537.93 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

179.8289
160.4204
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 170.3066, compared to 164.8950 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.4116 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 170.3066
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 164.8950

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was March, with a trading range of 5.3383 LKR (High: 172.0338 / Low: 166.6954). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4048 LKR (High: 163.8365 / Low: 162.4317).

March Spread (Volatile) ±5.3383
October Spread (Stable) ±1.4048

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 4.7967 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.7967

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2024: 178.2115) against the same month in 2023 (average: 203.0481), the exchange rate shifted by -24.8366 (-12.23%).

2024 Avg (January) 178.2115
2023 Avg (January) 203.0481

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 180.4456 175.1284 178.2115
February 175.2501 171.9792 173.4149
March 172.0338 166.6954 169.2858
April 167.8032 164.6852 166.0268
May 168.0223 164.4453 166.1436
June 169.8127 167.0274 168.7571
July 169.7250 167.4453 168.5606
August 168.3365 165.2615 166.5929
September 169.5518 164.5504 167.0404
October 163.8365 162.4317 163.0035
November 163.5244 160.9440 162.1348
December 164.6982 160.9380 162.0378