2024 BOB to LKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2024.
2024 BOB to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024
During 2024, the BOB to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 46.8753. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 41.9278.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.9475 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 46.4647 to the December average rate of 42.2150, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 46.8753 was down 12.08% compared to the 2023 peak of 53.3141, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BOB based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.
BOB to LKR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 44.3807, compared to 42.9555 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4252 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2024 was March, with a trading range of 1.5703 LKR (High: 44.8937 / Low: 43.3234). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4952 LKR (High: 44.2421 / Low: 43.7469).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 1.2826 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2024: 46.4647) against the same month in 2023 (average: 52.9253), the exchange rate shifted by -6.4606 (-12.21%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46.8753 | 45.7321 | 46.4647 |
| February | 45.7321 | 44.8205 | 45.1821 |
| March | 44.8937 | 43.3234 | 44.1384 |
| April | 43.6149 | 42.6815 | 43.2020 |
| May | 43.7003 | 42.9221 | 43.3125 |
| June | 44.2865 | 43.4487 | 43.9842 |
| July | 44.2421 | 43.7469 | 43.9415 |
| August | 43.9193 | 43.0392 | 43.4439 |
| September | 44.1533 | 42.7200 | 43.5176 |
| October | 42.7103 | 42.2077 | 42.4229 |
| November | 42.4466 | 41.9510 | 42.1917 |
| December | 42.7602 | 41.9278 | 42.2150 |