2014 IMP to LKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2014.
2014 IMP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014
During 2014, the IMP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 131.2941. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 14, dropping to 130.1457.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1484 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 130.7286 to the December average rate of 131.1881, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 131.2941 was down 1.44% compared to the 2013 peak of 133.2107, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 IMP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.
IMP 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 130.5944, compared to 130.5880 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0065 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 0.5526 LKR (High: 130.8983 / Low: 130.3457). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1107 LKR (High: 130.2717 / Low: 130.1610).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1942 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 131.1881) against the same month in 2013 (average: 130.8124), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3757 (+0.29%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 130.8426 | 130.6490 | 130.7286 |
| February | 131.0553 | 130.6230 | 130.8277 |
| March | 130.7650 | 130.5468 | 130.6388 |
| April | 130.7150 | 130.5798 | 130.6327 |
| May | 130.7090 | 130.3187 | 130.4386 |
| June | 130.4220 | 130.2400 | 130.3003 |
| July | 130.3500 | 130.1789 | 130.2473 |
| August | 130.2717 | 130.1610 | 130.2054 |
| September | 130.5505 | 130.1457 | 130.2852 |
| October | 130.8983 | 130.3457 | 130.6104 |
| November | 131.1490 | 130.7776 | 130.9915 |
| December | 131.2941 | 131.0675 | 131.1881 |