YEARLY HIGH
1.3872 AMD
YEARLY LOW
1.2487 AMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3019 AMD

2024 LKR to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the LKR to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 1.3872. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.2487.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1384 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2608 to the December average rate of 1.3600, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 1.3872 was up 3.99% compared to the 2023 peak of 1.3340, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,936 AMD
2023 Average 5,992 AMD
Yearly Trough Low 6,244 AMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 692.02 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

1.3699
1.2508
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to AMD 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 1.2924, compared to 1.3115 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0190 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2924
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3115

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was December, with a trading range of 0.0523 AMD (High: 1.3872 / Low: 1.3349). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0119 AMD (High: 1.3227 / Low: 1.3109).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0523
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0119

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0187 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0187

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2024: 1.3600) against the same month in 2023 (average: 1.2377), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1222 (+9.87%).

2024 Avg (December) 1.3600
2023 Avg (December) 1.2377

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2831 1.2487 1.2608
February 1.3087 1.2831 1.2997
March 1.3236 1.3029 1.3134
April 1.3278 1.2973 1.3086
May 1.3063 1.2838 1.2954
June 1.2906 1.2681 1.2767
July 1.2844 1.2693 1.2781
August 1.3008 1.2738 1.2917
September 1.3058 1.2709 1.2873
October 1.3227 1.3109 1.3192
November 1.3625 1.3198 1.3324
December 1.3872 1.3349 1.3600