YEARLY HIGH
120.9868 LKR
YEARLY LOW
101.3077 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
111.1252 LKR

2024 GEL to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the GEL to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 120.9868. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 3, dropping to 101.3077.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.6791 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 119.9862 to the December average rate of 103.6484, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 120.9868 was down 14.37% compared to the 2023 peak of 141.2908, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 604,934 LKR
2023 Average 625,936 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 506,538 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 98,395.48 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

121.6200
102.0146
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL 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 113.6361, compared to 108.6143 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.0218 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 113.6361
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 108.6143

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was March, with a trading range of 5.8848 LKR (High: 117.0154 / Low: 111.1307). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5091 LKR (High: 111.8879 / Low: 110.3788).

March Spread (Volatile) ±5.8848
August Spread (Stable) ±1.5091

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 3.7094 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.7094

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2024: 119.9862) against the same month in 2023 (average: 137.2170), the exchange rate shifted by -17.2308 (-12.56%).

2024 Avg (January) 119.9862
2023 Avg (January) 137.2170

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 120.9868 117.9253 119.9862
February 118.6197 116.3769 117.7486
March 117.0154 111.1307 114.0392
April 113.3380 110.7217 111.7573
May 112.2709 106.8552 110.4302
June 110.1237 105.6433 107.8549
July 112.2402 108.9520 111.0199
August 111.8879 110.3788 111.2795
September 113.7720 108.2964 111.3280
October 108.2147 106.6577 107.6279
November 108.1634 103.1473 106.7820
December 105.6323 101.3077 103.6484