YEARLY HIGH
1.9703 SOS
YEARLY LOW
1.7630 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8941 SOS

2024 LKR to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the LKR to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 1.9703. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 1.7630.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2073 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7796 to the December average rate of 1.9587, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 1.9703 was up 0.56% compared to the 2023 peak of 1.9593, 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 9,852 SOS
2023 Average 8,695 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 8,815 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,036.66 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

1.9766
1.7616
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to SOS 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 1.8637, compared to 1.9245 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0608 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8637
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9245

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was March, with a trading range of 0.0602 SOS (High: 1.9032 / Low: 1.8430). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0148 SOS (High: 1.9513 / Low: 1.9364).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0602
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0148

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 0.0284 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0284

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2024: 1.9587) against the same month in 2023 (average: 1.7499), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2088 (+11.93%).

2024 Avg (December) 1.9587
2023 Avg (December) 1.7499

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8092 1.7630 1.7796
February 1.8449 1.8101 1.8306
March 1.9032 1.8430 1.8734
April 1.9307 1.8921 1.9109
May 1.9243 1.8924 1.9082
June 1.9007 1.8671 1.8798
July 1.8904 1.8685 1.8816
August 1.9143 1.8767 1.9019
September 1.9286 1.8731 1.8996
October 1.9513 1.9364 1.9474
November 1.9688 1.9482 1.9581
December 1.9703 1.9302 1.9587