YEARLY HIGH
18.8322 LKR
YEARLY LOW
18.1394 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.4366 LKR

2014 EGP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the EGP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 18.8322. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 5, dropping to 18.1394.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6928 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.7791 to the December average rate of 18.3457, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 18.8322 was down 6.41% compared to the 2013 peak of 20.1212, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 94,161 LKR
2013 Average 93,947 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 90,697 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,463.84 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

18.8499
18.1494
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 18.6112, compared to 18.2619 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3493 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.6112
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.2619

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was May, with a trading range of 0.4099 LKR (High: 18.6440 / Low: 18.2341). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0249 LKR (High: 18.2138 / Low: 18.1888).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.4099
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0249

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 0.2930 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2930

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2014: 18.7915) against the same month in 2013 (average: 18.8490), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0574 (-0.30%).

2014 Avg (February) 18.7915
2013 Avg (February) 18.8490

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.8178 18.7540 18.7791
February 18.8322 18.7359 18.7915
March 18.7801 18.7507 18.7644
April 18.7581 18.6501 18.7012
May 18.6440 18.2341 18.4082
June 18.2536 18.2100 18.2229
July 18.3243 18.2038 18.2202
August 18.2138 18.1888 18.2077
September 18.2374 18.1957 18.2170
October 18.3271 18.1394 18.2607
November 18.3702 18.2211 18.3202
December 18.3617 18.3151 18.3457