YEARLY HIGH
0.2620 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.2329 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2435 LKR

2014 CRC to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the CRC to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.2620. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 12, dropping to 0.2329.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0291 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2607 to the December average rate of 0.2447, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.2620 was down 1.22% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.2653, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,310 LKR
2013 Average 1,289 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 1,164 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 145.69 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.2632
0.2335
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 0.2449, compared to 0.2421 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2449
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2421

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was March, with a trading range of 0.0250 LKR (High: 0.2579 / Low: 0.2329). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 LKR (High: 0.2412 / Low: 0.2397).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0250
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0132 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0132

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 0.2607) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.2533), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0074 (+2.92%).

2014 Avg (January) 0.2607
2013 Avg (January) 0.2533

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2620 0.2564 0.2607
February 0.2583 0.2543 0.2559
March 0.2579 0.2329 0.2427
April 0.2400 0.2373 0.2382
May 0.2380 0.2350 0.2360
June 0.2394 0.2340 0.2359
July 0.2421 0.2397 0.2413
August 0.2412 0.2397 0.2406
September 0.2419 0.2389 0.2409
October 0.2433 0.2403 0.2419
November 0.2445 0.2416 0.2432
December 0.2457 0.2428 0.2447