YEARLY HIGH
3.8954 LKR
YEARLY LOW
3.4190 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.6091 LKR

2024 BTN to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the BTN to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 3.8954. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 3.4190.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4764 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8630 to the December average rate of 3.4339, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 3.8954 was down 13.66% compared to the 2023 peak of 4.5120, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 19,477 LKR
2023 Average 19,895 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 17,095 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,382.05 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

3.9059
3.3909
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 3.6869, compared to 3.5313 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1556 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.6869
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.5313

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was March, with a trading range of 0.1382 LKR (High: 3.7425 / Low: 3.6043). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0379 LKR (High: 3.5209 / Low: 3.4829).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1382
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0379

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 0.0995 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0995

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2024: 3.8630) against the same month in 2023 (average: 4.4698), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6068 (-13.58%).

2024 Avg (January) 3.8630
2023 Avg (January) 4.4698

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.8954 3.8055 3.8630
February 3.8055 3.7361 3.7635
March 3.7425 3.6043 3.6755
April 3.6184 3.5524 3.5873
May 3.6389 3.5528 3.5905
June 3.6726 3.6044 3.6413
July 3.6630 3.6108 3.6326
August 3.6238 3.5449 3.5789
September 3.6505 3.5451 3.5897
October 3.5209 3.4829 3.4913
November 3.4858 3.4362 3.4613
December 3.4767 3.4190 3.4339