2024 LKR to SLL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2024.
2024 LKR to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024
During 2024, the LKR to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 72.3864. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 64.5609.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.8255 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 65.3247 to the December average rate of 71.8885, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 72.3864 was up 8.89% compared to the 2023 peak of 66.4764, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LKR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.
LKR to SLL Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 68.4043, compared to 70.6401 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.2357 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2024 was March, with a trading range of 2.2623 SLL (High: 69.8860 / Low: 67.6237). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5174 SLL (High: 71.6232 / Low: 71.1058).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 1.0823 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2024: 71.8885) against the same month in 2023 (average: 64.1793), the exchange rate shifted by +7.7092 (+12.01%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66.4749 | 64.5609 | 65.3247 |
| February | 67.7391 | 66.4749 | 67.1411 |
| March | 69.8860 | 67.6237 | 68.7656 |
| April | 70.6902 | 69.4249 | 70.1364 |
| May | 70.7443 | 69.3344 | 70.0703 |
| June | 69.7474 | 68.5082 | 68.9880 |
| July | 69.5154 | 68.5912 | 69.0773 |
| August | 70.4926 | 69.1569 | 69.9025 |
| September | 70.7973 | 68.7089 | 69.7043 |
| October | 71.6232 | 71.1058 | 71.4383 |
| November | 72.3019 | 71.2753 | 71.8297 |
| December | 72.3864 | 70.7338 | 71.8885 |