YEARLY HIGH
413.3972 LKR
YEARLY LOW
364.6042 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
385.7465 LKR

2024 FKP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the FKP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 413.3972. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 23, dropping to 364.6042.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 48.7931 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 407.9568 to the December average rate of 368.5412, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 413.3972 was down 9.10% compared to the 2023 peak of 454.8068, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,066,986 LKR
2023 Average 2,041,360 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 1,823,021 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 243,965.30 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

411.8984
364.5997
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 388.0777, compared to 383.4153 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.6624 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 388.0777
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 383.4153

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was November, with a trading range of 17.7043 LKR (High: 382.3085 / Low: 364.6042). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.5303 LKR (High: 388.4675 / Low: 382.9372).

November Spread (Volatile) ±17.7043
June Spread (Stable) ±5.5303

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 14.8171 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -14.8171

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2024: 407.9568) against the same month in 2023 (average: 447.7866), the exchange rate shifted by -39.8298 (-8.89%).

2024 Avg (January) 407.9568
2023 Avg (January) 447.7866

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 413.3972 399.9723 407.9568
February 402.0814 391.2581 394.5066
March 395.4643 378.8469 387.5590
April 378.9224 370.4703 374.0274
May 385.8712 371.1238 378.1847
June 388.4675 382.9372 386.2317
July 395.0471 386.0838 390.6844
August 398.1020 382.0066 388.3811
September 406.9638 391.8565 397.7501
October 391.4147 377.6085 382.9331
November 382.3085 364.6042 372.2021
December 371.5420 365.6883 368.5412