YEARLY HIGH
308.9370 LBP
YEARLY LOW
46.3075 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
263.1770 LBP

2024 LKR to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the LKR to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 308.9370. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 46.3075.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 262.6295 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 46.8230 to the December average rate of 306.9035, the exchange rate registered a net change of 555.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 308.9370 was up 491.22% compared to the 2023 peak of 52.2542, 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 1,544,685 LBP
2023 Average 211,828 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 231,537 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,313,147.49 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

332.9296
20.8133
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to LBP 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 224.6664, compared to 301.6876 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 77.0212 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 224.6664
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 301.6876

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was February, with a trading range of 241.6516 LBP (High: 289.2783 / Low: 47.6267). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3403 LBP (High: 47.6478 / Low: 46.3075).

February Spread (Volatile) ±241.6516
January Spread (Stable) ±1.3403

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 4.4715 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.4715

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2024: 306.9199) against the same month in 2023 (average: 45.7801), the exchange rate shifted by +261.1399 (+570.42%).

2024 Avg (November) 306.9199
2023 Avg (November) 45.7801

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 47.6478 46.3075 46.8230
February 289.2783 47.6267 114.3210
March 298.7263 289.4585 293.6399
April 302.5901 296.4531 299.4247
May 301.8879 295.5440 299.1307
June 297.6843 292.6797 294.6593
July 296.6985 292.9341 294.9246
August 301.0380 295.3644 298.3121
September 302.3481 293.4889 297.7442
October 306.3250 303.6204 305.3212
November 308.9370 305.4369 306.9199
December 308.6638 302.4040 306.9035