2014 KES to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5292 LKR

YEARLY LOW

1.4474 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4853 LKR

2014 KES to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the KES to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 1.5292. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 1.4474.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0818 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5154 to the December average rate of 1.4503, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.5292 was down 0.97% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.5441, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,646 LKR

2013 Average 7,499 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 7,237 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 408.78 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1.5229

1.4437

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES 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 1.5044, compared to 1.4663 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0381 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5044

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4663

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.0275 LKR (High: 1.5292 / Low: 1.5017). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0057 LKR (High: 1.4532 / Low: 1.4474).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0275

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0057

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0136 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0136

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 1.5154) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.4595), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0560 (+3.84%).

2014 Avg (January) 1.5154

2013 Avg (January) 1.4595

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5292	1.5017	1.5154
February	1.5205	1.5095	1.5163
March	1.5137	1.5061	1.5098
April	1.5125	1.5003	1.5057
May	1.5045	1.4838	1.4921
June	1.4907	1.4807	1.4872
July	1.4882	1.4819	1.4841
August	1.4836	1.4692	1.4771
September	1.4712	1.4603	1.4662
October	1.4687	1.4550	1.4638
November	1.4618	1.4530	1.4561
December	1.4532	1.4474	1.4503