2014 GMD to LKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2014.
2014 GMD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014
During 2014, the GMD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 3.4476. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 6, dropping to 3.0050.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4426 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4323 to the December average rate of 3.0425, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 3.4476 was down 15.75% compared to the 2013 peak of 4.0921, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GMD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.
GMD to LKR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.3697, compared to 3.1863 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1834 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 0.2722 LKR (High: 3.3024 / Low: 3.0302). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0195 LKR (High: 3.4336 / Low: 3.4141).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2014. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1520 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 3.4323) against the same month in 2013 (average: 3.7956), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3633 (-9.57%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.4476 | 3.4235 | 3.4323 |
| February | 3.4416 | 3.4025 | 3.4291 |
| March | 3.4336 | 3.4141 | 3.4257 |
| April | 3.4307 | 3.2894 | 3.3602 |
| May | 3.3011 | 3.2713 | 3.2882 |
| June | 3.2943 | 3.2613 | 3.2827 |
| July | 3.3151 | 3.2728 | 3.2868 |
| August | 3.2877 | 3.2656 | 3.2772 |
| September | 3.3001 | 3.2593 | 3.2846 |
| October | 3.3024 | 3.0302 | 3.1894 |
| November | 3.0426 | 3.0050 | 3.0374 |
| December | 3.0572 | 3.0323 | 3.0425 |