YEARLY HIGH
223.6251 LKR
YEARLY LOW
203.6662 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
215.1240 LKR

2014 FKP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the FKP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 2, valuing the pair at 223.6251. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 203.6662.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.9589 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 215.2523 to the December average rate of 205.0420, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 223.6251 was up 3.22% compared to the 2013 peak of 216.6393, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,118,125 LKR
2013 Average 1,010,554 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 1,018,331 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 99,794.33 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

224.0598
203.3131
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 217.9965, compared to 212.2515 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.7450 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 217.9965
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 212.2515

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 6.6690 LKR (High: 216.2887 / Low: 209.6197). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.9091 LKR (High: 206.5753 / Low: 203.6662).

September Spread (Volatile) ±6.6690
December Spread (Stable) ±2.9091

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 5.0867 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.0867

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2014: 222.3310) against the same month in 2013 (average: 199.1111), the exchange rate shifted by +23.2199 (+11.66%).

2014 Avg (July) 222.3310
2013 Avg (July) 199.1111

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 217.5073 213.6822 215.2523
February 219.2347 213.0936 216.6924
March 218.9361 215.2980 217.1953
April 220.4618 216.4641 218.6972
May 221.6858 217.9210 219.6595
June 222.9470 218.1414 220.4823
July 223.6251 219.9023 222.3310
August 219.8105 215.4527 217.3878
September 216.2887 209.6197 212.3012
October 211.2160 207.5714 209.8771
November 209.5113 204.6983 206.5700
December 206.5753 203.6662 205.0420