YEARLY HIGH
6.8712 LKR
YEARLY LOW
6.4868 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.6412 LKR

2014 ETB to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ETB to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 6.8712. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 6.4868.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3844 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.8210 to the December average rate of 6.5021, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 6.8712 was down 2.73% compared to the 2013 peak of 7.0636, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 34,356 LKR
2013 Average 34,504 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 32,434 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,922.03 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

6.8529
6.4702
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 6.7403, compared to 6.5421 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1982 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.7403
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.5421

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was February, with a trading range of 0.1077 LKR (High: 6.8712 / Low: 6.7634). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0233 LKR (High: 6.6675 / Low: 6.6442).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1077
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0233

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0552 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0552

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2014: 6.7984) against the same month in 2013 (average: 6.8895), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0911 (-1.32%).

2014 Avg (February) 6.7984
2013 Avg (February) 6.8895

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.8545 6.7868 6.8210
February 6.8712 6.7634 6.7984
March 6.8137 6.7452 6.7706
April 6.7446 6.6799 6.7154
May 6.7274 6.6634 6.6837
June 6.6675 6.6442 6.6528
July 6.6477 6.5837 6.6027
August 6.5867 6.5376 6.5664
September 6.5565 6.4891 6.5346
October 6.5833 6.4895 6.5246
November 6.5456 6.4969 6.5222
December 6.5189 6.4868 6.5021