2024 LKR to CDF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2024.
2024 LKR to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024
During 2024, the LKR to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 9.9091. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 8.2968.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6123 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.4793 to the December average rate of 9.7850, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 9.9091 was up 15.27% compared to the 2023 peak of 8.5963, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LKR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.
LKR to CDF 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 9.0662, compared to 9.6074 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5413 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2024 was January, with a trading range of 0.4052 CDF (High: 8.7019 / Low: 8.2968). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1406 CDF (High: 9.4001 / Low: 9.2595).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0289 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2024: 9.7850) against the same month in 2023 (average: 8.3327), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4523 (+17.43%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.7019 | 8.2968 | 8.4793 |
| February | 8.9233 | 8.7019 | 8.8253 |
| March | 9.3048 | 8.9329 | 9.0977 |
| April | 9.4160 | 9.2129 | 9.3369 |
| May | 9.4316 | 9.2589 | 9.3412 |
| June | 9.4001 | 9.2595 | 9.3167 |
| July | 9.4809 | 9.2959 | 9.3681 |
| August | 9.5899 | 9.4016 | 9.4969 |
| September | 9.6348 | 9.3086 | 9.4680 |
| October | 9.8209 | 9.6747 | 9.7275 |
| November | 9.8956 | 9.7023 | 9.7992 |
| December | 9.9091 | 9.6083 | 9.7850 |