YEARLY HIGH
2.3364 LKR
YEARLY LOW
2.2400 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2913 LKR

2014 AFN to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the AFN to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 2.3364. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 13, dropping to 2.2400.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0964 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3236 to the December average rate of 2.2618, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 2.3364 was down 5.98% compared to the 2013 peak of 2.4849, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,682 LKR
2013 Average 11,799 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 11,200 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 482.00 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

2.3298
2.2556
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 2.2978, compared to 2.2847 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0132 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2978
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2847

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was July, with a trading range of 0.0694 LKR (High: 2.3249 / Low: 2.2555). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0242 LKR (High: 2.2710 / Low: 2.2468).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0694
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0242

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0251 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0251

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 2.3236) against the same month in 2013 (average: 2.4683), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1447 (-5.86%).

2014 Avg (January) 2.3236
2013 Avg (January) 2.4683

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3364 2.2804 2.3236
February 2.3200 2.2878 2.3061
March 2.3070 2.2809 2.2940
April 2.3300 2.2819 2.2993
May 2.3213 2.2832 2.2945
June 2.2895 2.2400 2.2695
July 2.3249 2.2555 2.2899
August 2.3220 2.2900 2.3125
September 2.3153 2.2775 2.2949
October 2.2936 2.2595 2.2792
November 2.2807 2.2556 2.2697
December 2.2710 2.2468 2.2618