YEARLY HIGH
55.7718 IDR
YEARLY LOW
47.3827 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
52.6065 IDR

2024 LKR to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the LKR to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 55.7718. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 47.3827.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.3891 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 48.6650 to the December average rate of 55.0780, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 55.7718 was up 8.39% compared to the 2023 peak of 51.4533, 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 278,859 IDR
2023 Average 232,727 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 236,914 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 41,945.67 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

55.7193
48.0237
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to IDR 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 51.9572, compared to 53.2558 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2986 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 51.9572
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 53.2558

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was August, with a trading range of 2.6568 IDR (High: 54.0031 / Low: 51.3463). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8418 IDR (High: 54.0238 / Low: 53.1820).

August Spread (Volatile) ±2.6568
July Spread (Stable) ±0.8418

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 1.5608 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5608

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2024: 55.0780) against the same month in 2023 (average: 47.3866), the exchange rate shifted by +7.6915 (+16.23%).

2024 Avg (December) 55.0780
2023 Avg (December) 47.3866

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 50.0085 47.3827 48.6650
February 50.8190 49.7103 50.1522
March 52.9244 50.5305 51.5422
April 54.8781 53.0633 53.8739
May 54.3166 52.7638 53.6795
June 54.3377 53.4176 53.8306
July 54.0238 53.1820 53.5284
August 54.0031 51.3463 52.5274
September 52.0384 49.6761 50.9666
October 53.7134 51.8230 53.1724
November 54.9093 53.2105 54.2621
December 55.7718 54.5626 55.0780