2024 GMD to LKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2024.
2024 GMD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024
During 2024, the GMD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 4.8236. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 4.0236.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8000 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7706 to the December average rate of 4.0621, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 4.8236 was down 20.13% compared to the 2023 peak of 6.0393, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GMD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.
GMD to LKR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4.5309, compared to 4.2499 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2810 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2024 was September, with a trading range of 0.2443 LKR (High: 4.4554 / Low: 4.2111). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0424 LKR (High: 4.1273 / Low: 4.0849).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1798 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2024: 4.7706) against the same month in 2023 (average: 5.8963), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1258 (-19.09%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.8236 | 4.6785 | 4.7706 |
| February | 4.6803 | 4.5585 | 4.6202 |
| March | 4.5652 | 4.4190 | 4.4894 |
| April | 4.4484 | 4.3686 | 4.4037 |
| May | 4.4641 | 4.3751 | 4.4159 |
| June | 4.5162 | 4.4360 | 4.4857 |
| July | 4.5124 | 4.3511 | 4.4756 |
| August | 4.3944 | 4.2301 | 4.2957 |
| September | 4.4554 | 4.2111 | 4.3255 |
| October | 4.3419 | 4.1536 | 4.2372 |
| November | 4.1273 | 4.0849 | 4.1032 |
| December | 4.1176 | 4.0236 | 4.0621 |