YEARLY HIGH
24.1622 LKR
YEARLY LOW
20.8898 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
22.2645 LKR

2024 BWP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the BWP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 24.1622. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 30, dropping to 20.8898.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.2724 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.6394 to the December average rate of 21.2685, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 24.1622 was down 16.57% compared to the 2023 peak of 28.9603, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 120,811 LKR
2023 Average 123,112 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 104,449 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,361.86 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

23.8765
21.0314
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 22.4669, compared to 22.0622 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4047 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.4669
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.0622

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was May, with a trading range of 1.2670 LKR (High: 22.2574 / Low: 20.9904). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3746 LKR (High: 22.6230 / Low: 22.2484).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.2670
July Spread (Stable) ±0.3746

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.8549 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8549

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2024: 23.6394) against the same month in 2023 (average: 28.6305), the exchange rate shifted by -4.9911 (-17.43%).

2024 Avg (January) 23.6394
2023 Avg (January) 28.6305

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 24.1622 23.2271 23.6394
February 23.2271 22.4549 22.7846
March 22.6621 21.8574 22.3237
April 22.0298 20.8898 21.7447
May 22.2574 20.9904 22.0017
June 22.6572 21.9478 22.3072
July 22.6230 22.2484 22.4073
August 22.6856 22.0894 22.3652
September 23.1361 22.3407 22.7202
October 22.6063 21.8599 22.0500
November 22.0592 21.2789 21.5621
December 21.4877 20.9894 21.2685