YEARLY HIGH
88.9549 LKR
YEARLY LOW
79.5945 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
82.8595 LKR

2024 QAR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the QAR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 88.9549. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 79.5945.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.3604 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 88.1145 to the December average rate of 80.0767, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 88.9549 was down 11.91% compared to the 2023 peak of 100.9870, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 444,775 LKR
2023 Average 450,720 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 397,973 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46,802.01 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

88.9183
79.2730
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 84.2034, compared to 81.5157 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.6877 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 84.2034
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 81.5157

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was March, with a trading range of 2.7832 LKR (High: 85.1723 / Low: 82.3890). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6174 LKR (High: 80.9804 / Low: 80.3630).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.7832
October Spread (Stable) ±0.6174

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 2.3965 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3965

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2024: 88.1145) against the same month in 2023 (average: 100.3622), the exchange rate shifted by -12.2476 (-12.20%).

2024 Avg (January) 88.1145
2023 Avg (January) 100.3622

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 88.9549 86.6502 88.1145
February 86.6478 85.0277 85.7180
March 85.1723 82.3890 83.7433
April 82.9682 81.1795 82.0814
May 82.8746 81.4097 82.1456
June 83.9148 82.4311 83.4173
July 83.8907 82.8923 83.3084
August 83.5060 81.8012 82.4457
September 83.6861 81.3577 82.5886
October 80.9804 80.3630 80.5306
November 80.5772 79.6668 80.1442
December 81.2193 79.5945 80.0767