YEARLY HIGH
0.3956 XPF
YEARLY LOW
0.3329 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3657 XPF

2024 LKR to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the LKR to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 0.3956. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.3329.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0627 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3407 to the December average rate of 0.3907, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 0.3956 was up 3.09% compared to the 2023 peak of 0.3837, 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 1,978 XPF
2023 Average 1,684 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 1,664 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 313.45 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

0.3956
0.3358
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to XPF 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 0.3601, compared to 0.3714 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0113 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3601
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3714

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was November, with a trading range of 0.0213 XPF (High: 0.3937 / Low: 0.3723). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 XPF (High: 0.3670 / Low: 0.3624).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0213
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

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 0.0040 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2024: 0.3907) against the same month in 2023 (average: 0.3344), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0563 (+16.83%).

2024 Avg (December) 0.3907
2023 Avg (December) 0.3344

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3501 0.3329 0.3407
February 0.3564 0.3479 0.3540
March 0.3685 0.3545 0.3600
April 0.3772 0.3676 0.3723
May 0.3742 0.3631 0.3688
June 0.3670 0.3624 0.3648
July 0.3648 0.3592 0.3622
August 0.3656 0.3551 0.3609
September 0.3618 0.3499 0.3570
October 0.3772 0.3658 0.3731
November 0.3937 0.3723 0.3847
December 0.3956 0.3869 0.3907