YEARLY HIGH
75.6827 LAK
YEARLY LOW
63.4052 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
71.5912 LAK

2024 LKR to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the LKR to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 75.6827. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 63.4052.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.2775 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 64.3246 to the December average rate of 75.0453, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 75.6827 was up 18.55% compared to the 2023 peak of 63.8390, 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 378,413 LAK
2023 Average 285,965 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 317,026 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 61,387.36 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

76.2612
63.2395
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to LAK 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 68.9743, compared to 74.2082 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.2339 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 68.9743
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 74.2082

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was March, with a trading range of 2.9749 LAK (High: 70.2939 / Low: 67.3190). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7248 LAK (High: 75.3851 / Low: 74.6603).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.9749
October Spread (Stable) ±0.7248

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.2714 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2714

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2024: 75.1761) against the same month in 2023 (average: 63.1266), the exchange rate shifted by +12.0495 (+19.09%).

2024 Avg (November) 75.1761
2023 Avg (November) 63.1266

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 65.6916 63.4052 64.3246
February 67.3900 65.7473 66.7456
March 70.2939 67.3190 68.6169
April 72.1263 70.2762 71.0533
May 71.8420 70.7388 71.3682
June 72.1698 71.1653 71.7370
July 73.3611 72.2203 72.9221
August 74.2426 73.1693 73.7378
September 74.5406 72.3726 73.4664
October 75.3851 74.6603 74.9013
November 75.6827 74.6667 75.1761
December 75.5383 73.9002 75.0453