YEARLY HIGH
27.2560 PYG
YEARLY LOW
22.4054 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
25.0734 PYG

2024 LKR to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the LKR to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 28, valuing the pair at 27.2560. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 22.4054.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.8506 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.6850 to the December average rate of 26.7626, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 27.2560 was up 9.27% compared to the 2023 peak of 24.9447, 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 136,280 PYG
2023 Average 111,276 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 112,027 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,253.23 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

27.2329
22.2716
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to PYG 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 24.0956, compared to 26.0513 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.9557 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 24.0956
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.0513

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was March, with a trading range of 1.0432 PYG (High: 24.6096 / Low: 23.5664). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3658 PYG (High: 25.2220 / Low: 24.8562).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.0432
May Spread (Stable) ±0.3658

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.2903 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2903

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2024: 26.8195) against the same month in 2023 (average: 22.6827), the exchange rate shifted by +4.1368 (+18.24%).

2024 Avg (October) 26.8195
2023 Avg (October) 22.6827

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 23.0402 22.4054 22.6850
February 23.5662 23.0402 23.3263
March 24.6096 23.5664 23.9873
April 25.2021 24.4953 24.7397
May 25.2220 24.8562 25.0628
June 25.0561 24.6363 24.7724
July 25.0525 24.6383 24.8687
August 25.6572 24.9749 25.2687
September 26.3072 25.5503 25.7977
October 27.2560 26.4079 26.8195
November 26.9747 26.5279 26.7903
December 26.9753 26.3657 26.7626