YEARLY HIGH
41.5861 LKR
YEARLY LOW
37.2560 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
38.6818 LKR

2024 HKD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the HKD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 41.5861. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 37.2560.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.3301 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.0690 to the December average rate of 37.5248, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 41.5861 was down 11.71% compared to the 2023 peak of 47.1034, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,039,653 LKR
2023 Average 1,048,741 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 931,400 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 108,253.25 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

41.4236
37.1692
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 39.2323, compared to 38.1314 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 39.2323
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 38.1314

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was March, with a trading range of 1.2724 LKR (High: 39.6087 / Low: 38.3363). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3256 LKR (High: 37.9867 / Low: 37.6611).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.2724
October Spread (Stable) ±0.3256

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 1.1380 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1380

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2024: 41.0690) against the same month in 2023 (average: 46.7658), the exchange rate shifted by -5.6967 (-12.18%).

2024 Avg (January) 41.0690
2023 Avg (January) 46.7658

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 41.5861 40.3536 41.0690
February 40.3376 39.5463 39.9311
March 39.6087 38.3363 38.9808
April 38.5688 37.9007 38.1804
May 38.7180 37.9418 38.3136
June 39.1960 38.4474 38.9187
July 39.1266 38.6360 38.8705
August 38.8032 38.1544 38.4749
September 39.1703 38.1004 38.6146
October 37.9867 37.6611 37.7799
November 37.8382 37.2615 37.5238
December 38.1518 37.2560 37.5248