YEARLY HIGH
17.2798 LKR
YEARLY LOW
16.5830 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.8806 LKR

2014 GTQ to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the GTQ to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 16, valuing the pair at 17.2798. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 16.5830.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6969 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.6598 to the December average rate of 17.1979, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 17.2798 was up 2.25% compared to the 2013 peak of 16.8996, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 86,399 LKR
2013 Average 82,160 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 82,915 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,484.27 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

17.2580
16.6054
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 16.8017, compared to 16.9595 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1577 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.8017
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.9595

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 0.2923 LKR (High: 17.1940 / Low: 16.9017). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0826 LKR (High: 16.9347 / Low: 16.8521).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.2923
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0826

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1776 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1776

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2014: 17.2036) against the same month in 2013 (average: 16.5942), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6094 (+3.67%).

2014 Avg (November) 17.2036
2013 Avg (November) 16.5942

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.7592 16.5830 16.6598
February 16.9283 16.6851 16.8417
March 16.9347 16.8521 16.8998
April 16.9096 16.8185 16.8463
May 16.9346 16.7657 16.8701
June 16.7618 16.6311 16.6925
July 16.8227 16.6705 16.7614
August 16.7663 16.6170 16.6714
September 16.9778 16.7230 16.8459
October 17.1940 16.9017 17.0766
November 17.2798 17.1497 17.2036
December 17.2592 17.1431 17.1979