YEARLY HIGH
16.3015 MGA
YEARLY LOW
14.1471 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.0394 MGA

2024 LKR to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the LKR to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 16.3015. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 14.1471.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1544 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.2170 to the December average rate of 16.1115, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 16.3015 was up 7.18% compared to the 2023 peak of 15.2097, 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 81,507 MGA
2023 Average 68,008 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 70,735 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,772.07 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

16.3009
14.0276
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to MGA 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 14.6048, compared to 15.4740 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8692 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.6048
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.4740

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was September, with a trading range of 0.4985 MGA (High: 15.3222 / Low: 14.8238). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1725 MGA (High: 14.3196 / Low: 14.1471).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.4985
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1725

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 0.1191 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1191

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2024: 16.1115) against the same month in 2023 (average: 14.0252), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0863 (+14.88%).

2024 Avg (December) 16.1115
2023 Avg (December) 14.0252

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.3196 14.1471 14.2170
February 14.6159 14.3921 14.5360
March 14.8399 14.4378 14.6480
April 15.0086 14.5162 14.7033
May 14.9791 14.6451 14.8113
June 14.8471 14.6279 14.7131
July 15.0786 14.6479 14.8412
August 15.4137 15.0391 15.2194
September 15.3222 14.8238 15.1003
October 15.7500 15.4135 15.6397
November 16.1400 15.7051 15.9319
December 16.3015 15.9217 16.1115