YEARLY HIGH
65.6470 LKR
YEARLY LOW
65.0729 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
65.2956 LKR

2014 BBD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BBD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 65.6470. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 14, dropping to 65.0729.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5742 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 65.3643 to the December average rate of 65.5941, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 65.6470 was down 1.44% compared to the 2013 peak of 66.6054, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 328,235 LKR
2013 Average 322,852 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 325,364 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,871.00 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

65.6432
65.0536
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 65.2972, compared to 65.2940 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 65.2972
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 65.2940

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 0.2763 LKR (High: 65.4491 / Low: 65.1729). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0554 LKR (High: 65.1359 / Low: 65.0805).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.2763
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0554

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0971 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0971

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 65.5941) against the same month in 2013 (average: 65.4062), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1878 (+0.29%).

2014 Avg (December) 65.5941
2013 Avg (December) 65.4062

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 65.4213 65.3245 65.3643
February 65.5277 65.3115 65.4138
March 65.3825 65.2734 65.3194
April 65.3575 65.2899 65.3164
May 65.3545 65.1593 65.2193
June 65.2110 65.1200 65.1502
July 65.1750 65.0895 65.1236
August 65.1359 65.0805 65.1027
September 65.2753 65.0729 65.1426
October 65.4491 65.1729 65.3052
November 65.5745 65.3888 65.4957
December 65.6470 65.5337 65.5941