YEARLY HIGH
5.0424 KRW
YEARLY LOW
3.9428 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.5234 KRW

2024 LKR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the LKR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 5.0424. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 3.9428.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0996 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1270 to the December average rate of 4.9390, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 5.0424 was up 12.05% compared to the 2023 peak of 4.5000, 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 25,212 KRW
2023 Average 19,963 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 19,714 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,498.00 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

5.0202
4.0458
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to KRW 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 4.4080, compared to 4.6389 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2309 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.4080
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.6389

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was January, with a trading range of 0.2884 KRW (High: 4.2312 / Low: 3.9428). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0645 KRW (High: 4.5807 / Low: 4.5162).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2884
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0645

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 0.0793 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0793

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2024: 4.9390) against the same month in 2023 (average: 3.9831), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9559 (+24.00%).

2024 Avg (December) 4.9390
2023 Avg (December) 3.9831

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.2312 3.9428 4.1270
February 4.3137 4.2160 4.2665
March 4.4947 4.2722 4.3700
April 4.6725 4.4921 4.5821
May 4.6221 4.4798 4.5573
June 4.6004 4.5127 4.5450
July 4.5807 4.5162 4.5537
August 4.5786 4.4148 4.5006
September 4.4804 4.3591 4.4213
October 4.7209 4.4937 4.6400
November 4.8269 4.6836 4.7785
December 5.0424 4.8107 4.9390