YEARLY HIGH
147.9770 LKR
YEARLY LOW
124.8792 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
134.2135 LKR

2024 FJD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the FJD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 147.9770. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 124.8792.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.0978 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 143.7437 to the December average rate of 126.4342, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 147.9770 was down 12.97% compared to the 2023 peak of 170.0289, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 739,885 LKR
2023 Average 736,935 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 624,396 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 115,489.13 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

145.4746
124.7033
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 136.3094, compared to 132.1176 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.1918 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 136.3094
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 132.1176

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was January, with a trading range of 7.1668 LKR (High: 147.9770 / Low: 140.8102). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.8268 LKR (High: 136.6371 / Low: 133.8103).

January Spread (Volatile) ±7.1668
July Spread (Stable) ±2.8268

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 4.8808 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.8808

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2024: 143.7437) against the same month in 2023 (average: 167.9186), the exchange rate shifted by -24.1749 (-14.40%).

2024 Avg (January) 143.7437
2023 Avg (January) 167.9186

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 147.9770 140.8102 143.7437
February 141.1284 136.1104 138.8628
March 138.1128 132.6326 135.4550
April 133.4369 129.7919 131.9250
May 135.5360 130.1410 132.6554
June 136.7560 133.0013 135.2145
July 136.6371 133.8103 135.2879
August 136.6683 131.8524 134.4867
September 138.7234 133.3732 136.2657
October 134.5460 128.7262 131.4208
November 131.1884 126.6570 128.8104
December 128.1339 124.8792 126.4342