YEARLY HIGH
1.8265 LKR
YEARLY LOW
1.6297 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6975 LKR

2024 DJF to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the DJF to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.8265. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 1.6297.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1968 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8044 to the December average rate of 1.6401, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 1.8265 was down 11.88% compared to the 2023 peak of 2.0728, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,132 LKR
2023 Average 9,234 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 8,148 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 984.12 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

1.8208
1.6237
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 1.7251, compared to 1.6699 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0552 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7251
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6699

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was March, with a trading range of 0.0565 LKR (High: 1.7438 / Low: 1.6872). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0128 LKR (High: 1.6598 / Low: 1.6470).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0565
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0128

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 0.0491 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0491

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2024: 1.8044) against the same month in 2023 (average: 2.0575), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2531 (-12.30%).

2024 Avg (January) 1.8044
2023 Avg (January) 2.0575

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8265 1.7746 1.8044
February 1.7728 1.7419 1.7552
March 1.7438 1.6872 1.7157
April 1.6985 1.6622 1.6815
May 1.6991 1.6684 1.6843
June 1.7249 1.6888 1.7096
July 1.7201 1.6991 1.7072
August 1.7100 1.6773 1.6891
September 1.7162 1.6662 1.6909
October 1.6598 1.6470 1.6505
November 1.6503 1.6322 1.6415
December 1.6671 1.6297 1.6401