YEARLY HIGH
1.2913 LKR
YEARLY LOW
1.0828 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2367 LKR

2014 JPY to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the JPY to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 1.2913. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 1.0828.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2085 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2580 to the December average rate of 1.0975, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.2913 was down 12.41% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.4742, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 645,655 LKR
2013 Average 661,970 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 541,387 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 104,268.13 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1.2992
1.0792
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 1.2747, compared to 1.1986 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0761 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2747
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1986

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was November, with a trading range of 0.0632 LKR (High: 1.1671 / Low: 1.1039). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0114 LKR (High: 1.2866 / Low: 1.2752).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0632
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0114

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No 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 0.0813 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0813

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2014: 1.2809) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.3616), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0807 (-5.93%).

2014 Avg (February) 1.2809
2013 Avg (February) 1.3616

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2804 1.2419 1.2580
February 1.2913 1.2748 1.2809
March 1.2886 1.2641 1.2768
April 1.2871 1.2577 1.2748
May 1.2866 1.2752 1.2808
June 1.2860 1.2698 1.2770
July 1.2857 1.2678 1.2802
August 1.2763 1.2507 1.2643
September 1.2486 1.1899 1.2132
October 1.2307 1.1713 1.2089
November 1.1671 1.1039 1.1276
December 1.1227 1.0828 1.0975