YEARLY HIGH
7.3319 LKR
YEARLY LOW
6.1570 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.5376 LKR

2024 MUR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the MUR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 7.3319. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 14, dropping to 6.1570.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1749 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.1867 to the December average rate of 6.2276, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 7.3319 was down 12.84% compared to the 2023 peak of 8.4121, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 36,660 LKR
2023 Average 36,428 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 30,785 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,874.58 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

7.2827
6.1316
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR 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 6.6825, compared to 6.3927 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2898 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.6825
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.3927

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was March, with a trading range of 0.7836 LKR (High: 7.2530 / Low: 6.4694). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0939 LKR (High: 6.5389 / Low: 6.4450).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.7836
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0939

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.3746 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3746

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2024: 7.1867) against the same month in 2023 (average: 8.2887), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1019 (-13.29%).

2024 Avg (January) 7.1867
2023 Avg (January) 8.2887

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.3319 6.9287 7.1867
February 7.0178 6.6492 6.8122
March 7.2530 6.4694 6.6451
April 6.4914 6.2611 6.4363
May 6.5723 6.4103 6.4905
June 6.6543 6.4468 6.5243
July 6.5389 6.4450 6.4957
August 6.5446 6.3998 6.4757
September 6.6582 6.4120 6.5412
October 6.4075 6.2920 6.3489
November 6.4011 6.1590 6.2671
December 6.3278 6.1570 6.2276