YEARLY HIGH
3.0745 LKR
YEARLY LOW
2.9598 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0081 LKR

2014 DOP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the DOP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 3.0745. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 2.9598.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1147 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0543 to the December average rate of 2.9673, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 3.0745 was down 3.68% compared to the 2013 peak of 3.1920, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,373 LKR
2013 Average 15,503 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 14,799 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 573.72 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

3.0630
2.9586
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 3.0295, compared to 2.9866 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0429 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0295
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9866

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 0.0395 LKR (High: 3.0136 / Low: 2.9741). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0158 LKR (High: 3.0302 / Low: 3.0144).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0395
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0158

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2014. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0187 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0187

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 3.0543) against the same month in 2013 (average: 3.1399), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0856 (-2.72%).

2014 Avg (January) 3.0543
2013 Avg (January) 3.1399

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.0745 3.0423 3.0543
February 3.0513 3.0260 3.0389
March 3.0411 3.0191 3.0289
April 3.0390 3.0200 3.0295
May 3.0302 3.0144 3.0199
June 3.0184 2.9984 3.0055
July 3.0112 2.9844 2.9962
August 3.0024 2.9845 2.9939
September 2.9942 2.9724 2.9869
October 3.0136 2.9741 2.9894
November 3.0077 2.9705 2.9861
December 2.9771 2.9598 2.9673