YEARLY HIGH
32.7225 LKR
YEARLY LOW
28.9113 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
30.3751 LKR

2024 MAD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the MAD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 32.7225. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 28.9113.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.8112 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.2586 to the December average rate of 29.1226, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 32.7225 was down 9.84% compared to the 2023 peak of 36.2924, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 163,613 LKR
2023 Average 162,211 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 144,557 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,056.03 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

32.5722
28.8090
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 30.6274, compared to 30.1229 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5045 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.6274
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30.1229

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was January, with a trading range of 1.1929 LKR (High: 32.7225 / Low: 31.5297). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4580 LKR (High: 29.4299 / Low: 28.9719).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.1929
December Spread (Stable) ±0.4580

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.2049 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2049

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2024: 32.2586) against the same month in 2023 (average: 35.7446), the exchange rate shifted by -3.4860 (-9.75%).

2024 Avg (January) 32.2586
2023 Avg (January) 35.7446

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 32.7225 31.5297 32.2586
February 31.5292 30.5972 31.0537
March 30.8162 29.6473 30.3332
April 29.8301 29.3037 29.6209
May 30.3811 29.4692 29.9593
June 30.7932 30.2635 30.5386
July 31.0290 30.4610 30.7907
August 31.2311 30.4180 30.7590
September 31.4652 30.4980 30.9314
October 30.2358 29.4744 29.8049
November 29.8628 28.9113 29.3288
December 29.4299 28.9719 29.1226