YEARLY HIGH
6.8483 LKR
YEARLY LOW
6.1200 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.4079 LKR

2014 HNL to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the HNL to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 6.8483. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 9, dropping to 6.1200.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7282 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.5178 to the December average rate of 6.2197, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 6.8483 was up 2.77% compared to the 2013 peak of 6.6637, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 34,241 LKR
2013 Average 32,151 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 30,600 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,641.20 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

6.8872
6.0830
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HNL 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 6.6285, compared to 6.1874 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4411 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.6285
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.1874

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was May, with a trading range of 0.5472 LKR (High: 6.8483 / Low: 6.3011). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0156 LKR (High: 6.2242 / Low: 6.2087).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.5472
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0156

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 0.5385 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5385

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 6.7941) against the same month in 2013 (average: 6.5283), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2658 (+4.07%).

2014 Avg (May) 6.7941
2013 Avg (May) 6.5283

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.5668 6.4513 6.5178
February 6.6950 6.5517 6.6261
March 6.8069 6.6860 6.7572
April 6.8386 6.7932 6.8202
May 6.8483 6.3011 6.7941
June 6.3050 6.2185 6.2556
July 6.2242 6.2087 6.2155
August 6.2343 6.1587 6.1982
September 6.1873 6.1440 6.1731
October 6.1867 6.1200 6.1500
November 6.1933 6.1360 6.1679
December 6.2433 6.1819 6.2197