YEARLY HIGH
1.5483 LKR
YEARLY LOW
1.3870 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4427 LKR

2024 GYD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the GYD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 1.5483. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 1.3870.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1613 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5340 to the December average rate of 1.3949, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 1.5483 was down 11.86% compared to the 2023 peak of 1.7567, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,741 LKR
2023 Average 7,815 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 6,935 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 806.44 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

1.5479
1.3810
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD 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 1.4659, compared to 1.4195 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0464 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4659
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4195

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was March, with a trading range of 0.0522 LKR (High: 1.4828 / Low: 1.4306). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0117 LKR (High: 1.4009 / Low: 1.3892).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0522
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0117

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0417 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0417

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2024: 1.5340) against the same month in 2023 (average: 1.7441), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2101 (-12.05%).

2024 Avg (January) 1.5340
2023 Avg (January) 1.7441

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5483 1.5105 1.5340
February 1.5105 1.4804 1.4922
March 1.4828 1.4306 1.4568
April 1.4436 1.4149 1.4288
May 1.4423 1.4188 1.4306
June 1.4626 1.4373 1.4529
July 1.4619 1.4449 1.4515
August 1.4506 1.4216 1.4351
September 1.4585 1.4168 1.4378
October 1.4113 1.3991 1.4023
November 1.4009 1.3892 1.3953
December 1.4154 1.3870 1.3949