YEARLY HIGH
1.2339 LKR
YEARLY LOW
1.1464 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1782 LKR

2014 JMD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the JMD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 1.2339. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 1.1464.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0876 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2287 to the December average rate of 1.1513, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.2339 was down 10.78% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.3830, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,170 LKR
2013 Average 6,477 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 5,732 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 437.95 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1.2365
1.1436
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD 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 1.1985, compared to 1.1579 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0406 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1985
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1579

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was March, with a trading range of 0.0174 LKR (High: 1.2115 / Low: 1.1941). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0044 LKR (High: 1.1587 / Low: 1.1543).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0174
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0044

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0153 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0153

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 1.2287) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.3699), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1412 (-10.31%).

2014 Avg (January) 1.2287
2013 Avg (January) 1.3699

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2339 1.2191 1.2287
February 1.2204 1.2111 1.2169
March 1.2115 1.1941 1.2016
April 1.1969 1.1893 1.1922
May 1.1910 1.1744 1.1805
June 1.1773 1.1665 1.1710
July 1.1672 1.1553 1.1595
August 1.1587 1.1543 1.1569
September 1.1601 1.1499 1.1570
October 1.1690 1.1532 1.1615
November 1.1660 1.1567 1.1609
December 1.1571 1.1464 1.1513