YEARLY HIGH
2.6596 LKR
YEARLY LOW
2.2255 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4455 LKR

2014 KGS to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the KGS to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 2.6596. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 2.2255.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4340 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6309 to the December average rate of 2.2631, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 2.6596 was down 2.89% compared to the 2013 peak of 2.7387, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,298 LKR
2013 Average 13,331 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 11,128 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,170.23 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

2.6677
2.2263
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 2.5002, compared to 2.3907 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1095 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5002
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3907

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 0.1023 LKR (High: 2.4021 / Low: 2.2998). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0227 LKR (High: 2.5200 / Low: 2.4973).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1023
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0227

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1098 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1098

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 2.6309) against the same month in 2013 (average: 2.6708), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0399 (-1.49%).

2014 Avg (January) 2.6309
2013 Avg (January) 2.6708

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6596 2.5932 2.6309
February 2.5950 2.5035 2.5484
March 2.5030 2.4269 2.4386
April 2.4303 2.3964 2.4028
May 2.5201 2.4217 2.4825
June 2.5130 2.4809 2.4981
July 2.5200 2.4973 2.5106
August 2.5223 2.4636 2.4998
September 2.4632 2.3835 2.4177
October 2.4021 2.2998 2.3706
November 2.3017 2.2726 2.2824
December 2.2794 2.2255 2.2631