YEARLY HIGH
0.7392 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.7251 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7317 LKR

2014 DJF to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the DJF to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 8, valuing the pair at 0.7392. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 28, dropping to 0.7251.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0141 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7343 to the December average rate of 0.7355, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.7392 was down 1.37% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.7495, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,696 LKR
2013 Average 3,637 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 3,626 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 70.48 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.7362
0.7275
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 0.7321, compared to 0.7312 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7321
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7312

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was April, with a trading range of 0.0090 LKR (High: 0.7364 / Low: 0.7274). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 LKR (High: 0.7303 / Low: 0.7260).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0090
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 0.7355) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.7345), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0010 (+0.14%).

2014 Avg (December) 0.7355
2013 Avg (December) 0.7345

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7376 0.7304 0.7343
February 0.7386 0.7314 0.7347
March 0.7375 0.7309 0.7338
April 0.7364 0.7274 0.7314
May 0.7334 0.7264 0.7296
June 0.7320 0.7260 0.7291
July 0.7313 0.7251 0.7287
August 0.7303 0.7260 0.7282
September 0.7339 0.7267 0.7295
October 0.7356 0.7292 0.7315
November 0.7366 0.7294 0.7336
December 0.7392 0.7330 0.7355