YEARLY HIGH
5.8284 NGN
YEARLY LOW
2.6763 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.8871 NGN

2024 LKR to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the LKR to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 26, valuing the pair at 5.8284. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 2.6763.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1521 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8405 to the December average rate of 5.3872, the exchange rate registered a net change of 89.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 5.8284 was up 110.55% compared to the 2023 peak of 2.7681, 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 29,142 NGN
2023 Average 9,740 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 13,381 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,760.59 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

6.0249
2.5510
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to NGN 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 4.3631, compared to 5.4111 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0480 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.3631
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.4111

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was February, with a trading range of 2.2933 NGN (High: 5.1675 / Low: 2.8741). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1425 NGN (High: 5.6657 / Low: 5.5233).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.2933
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1425

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and November, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.7329 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7329

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2024: 5.7354) against the same month in 2023 (average: 2.4433), the exchange rate shifted by +3.2921 (+134.74%).

2024 Avg (November) 5.7354
2023 Avg (November) 2.4433

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.0160 2.6763 2.8405
February 5.1675 2.8741 4.4066
March 5.2565 4.6180 5.0097
April 4.7316 4.0029 4.2767
May 5.0338 4.1556 4.7369
June 4.9886 4.5935 4.9083
July 5.4941 4.6160 5.0093
August 5.4782 5.2279 5.3222
September 5.6365 5.3033 5.4315
October 5.6657 5.5233 5.5809
November 5.8284 5.6032 5.7354
December 5.7960 5.2270 5.3872