YEARLY HIGH
183.3354 LKR
YEARLY LOW
154.8641 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
167.0299 LKR

2024 BGN to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the BGN to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 183.3354. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 154.8641.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.4712 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 179.0535 to the December average rate of 156.2061, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 183.3354 was down 10.18% compared to the 2023 peak of 204.1219, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 916,677 LKR
2023 Average 908,246 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 774,321 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 142,356.15 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

181.3383
153.9214
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 169.5958, compared to 164.4639 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.1319 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 169.5958
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 164.4639

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was January, with a trading range of 8.7534 LKR (High: 183.3354 / Low: 174.5820). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1030 LKR (High: 168.4594 / Low: 166.3564).

January Spread (Volatile) ±8.7534
June Spread (Stable) ±2.1030

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 7.3435 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.3435

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2024: 179.0535) against the same month in 2023 (average: 201.6444), the exchange rate shifted by -22.5909 (-11.20%).

2024 Avg (January) 179.0535
2023 Avg (January) 201.6444

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 183.3354 174.5820 179.0535
February 175.3830 171.3333 172.3573
March 172.0586 165.5099 169.5056
April 166.0347 162.0325 163.9416
May 167.9268 162.6525 165.4486
June 168.4594 166.3564 167.2684
July 169.7050 167.2130 168.4399
August 171.7606 167.0429 169.0780
September 174.1672 168.8023 170.8817
October 166.8852 161.6833 163.5382
November 163.7391 155.0246 158.6396
December 157.7401 154.8641 156.2061