YEARLY HIGH
120.1836 LKR
YEARLY LOW
107.1908 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
111.6886 LKR

2024 XCD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the XCD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 120.1836. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 107.1908.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.9928 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 118.7833 to the December average rate of 107.9367, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 120.1836 was down 11.83% compared to the 2023 peak of 136.3137, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 600,918 LKR
2023 Average 607,623 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 535,954 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 64,963.93 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

119.8680
106.8520
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 113.5065, compared to 109.8707 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.6357 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 113.5065
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 109.8707

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was March, with a trading range of 3.7143 LKR (High: 114.7401 / Low: 111.0258). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7882 LKR (High: 109.1213 / Low: 108.3330).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.7143
October Spread (Stable) ±0.7882

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 3.2161 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.2161

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2024: 118.7833) against the same month in 2023 (average: 135.3230), the exchange rate shifted by -16.5397 (-12.22%).

2024 Avg (January) 118.7833
2023 Avg (January) 135.3230

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 120.1836 116.7231 118.7833
February 116.7231 114.5446 115.5672
March 114.7401 111.0258 112.8449
April 111.7632 109.7627 110.6323
May 111.9091 109.6789 110.7371
June 113.2587 111.2466 112.4741
July 113.1217 111.6178 112.3266
August 112.1963 110.0704 111.0020
September 112.9279 109.5968 111.3220
October 109.1213 108.3330 108.6141
November 108.8618 107.3160 108.0231
December 109.6952 107.1908 107.9367