YEARLY HIGH
1.7233 LKR
YEARLY LOW
1.5177 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5777 LKR

2024 LRD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the LRD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.7233. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 9, dropping to 1.5177.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2056 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6973 to the December average rate of 1.6154, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 1.7233 was down 28.07% compared to the 2023 peak of 2.3957, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LRD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 8,617 LKR
2023 Average 9,474 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 7,589 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,027.86 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

1.7147
1.5059
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD to LKR 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 1.5976, compared to 1.5579 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0397 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5976
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5579

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was November, with a trading range of 0.1008 LKR (High: 1.6257 / Low: 1.5249). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0117 LKR (High: 1.5294 / Low: 1.5177).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1008
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0117

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0575 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0575

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2024: 1.6973) against the same month in 2023 (average: 2.3539), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6566 (-27.89%).

2024 Avg (January) 1.6973
2023 Avg (January) 2.3539

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7233 1.6603 1.6973
February 1.6603 1.6172 1.6398
March 1.6172 1.5571 1.5848
April 1.6020 1.5338 1.5513
May 1.5624 1.5307 1.5462
June 1.5741 1.5505 1.5662
July 1.5721 1.5468 1.5575
August 1.5514 1.5187 1.5340
September 1.5594 1.5255 1.5383
October 1.5294 1.5177 1.5233
November 1.6257 1.5249 1.5787
December 1.6269 1.5932 1.6154