YEARLY HIGH
5.7792 LKR
YEARLY LOW
2.2804 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.1874 LKR

2024 ETB to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the ETB to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 5.7792. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 2.2804.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4987 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.6894 to the December average rate of 2.3035, the exchange rate registered a net change of -59.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 5.7792 was down 15.79% compared to the 2023 peak of 6.8627, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 28,896 LKR
2023 Average 30,014 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 11,402 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,493.67 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

6.0280
1.9649
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 5.3902, compared to 2.9846 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.4056 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.3902
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9846

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was July, with a trading range of 1.3195 LKR (High: 5.3288 / Low: 4.0093). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0748 LKR (High: 2.3553 / Low: 2.2804).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.3195
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0748

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2024. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 2.2699 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2699

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2024: 5.6894) against the same month in 2023 (average: 6.8184), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1291 (-16.56%).

2024 Avg (January) 5.6894
2023 Avg (January) 6.8184

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.7792 5.6087 5.6894
February 5.5881 5.4607 5.5158
March 5.4593 5.2802 5.3756
April 5.3155 5.1577 5.2544
May 5.2694 5.1781 5.2202
June 5.3176 5.2351 5.2860
July 5.3288 4.0093 5.2233
August 3.8473 2.6639 2.9534
September 2.7128 2.5034 2.6070
October 2.4912 2.4003 2.4388
November 2.4393 2.2996 2.3816
December 2.3553 2.2804 2.3035