YEARLY HIGH
10.5259 LKR
YEARLY LOW
8.1876 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.1630 LKR

2024 SRD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the SRD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 6, valuing the pair at 10.5259. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 19, dropping to 8.1876.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3384 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.7499 to the December average rate of 8.2829, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 10.5259 was down 9.49% compared to the 2023 peak of 11.6300, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 52,630 LKR
2023 Average 45,165 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 40,938 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,691.79 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

10.6309
8.0695
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 8.9267, compared to 9.3992 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4725 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.9267
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.3992

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was October, with a trading range of 1.0871 LKR (High: 9.6062 / Low: 8.5191). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1859 LKR (High: 10.5259 / Low: 10.3400).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.0871
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1859

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.0947 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0947

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2024: 10.4175) against the same month in 2023 (average: 8.4072), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0103 (+23.91%).

2024 Avg (August) 10.4175
2023 Avg (August) 8.4072

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.8659 8.5885 8.7499
February 8.7986 8.5214 8.6399
March 8.7619 8.5230 8.6564
April 8.7728 8.5447 8.6384
May 9.3917 8.8024 9.1782
June 9.9943 9.3539 9.6976
July 10.4942 9.9007 10.2272
August 10.5259 10.3400 10.4175
September 10.3685 9.6477 10.1323
October 9.6062 8.5191 9.0376
November 8.5254 8.1876 8.2976
December 8.4405 8.1950 8.2829