YEARLY HIGH
0.0872 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0858 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0865 LKR

2014 LBP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LBP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 0.0872. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 6, dropping to 0.0858.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0014 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0869 to the December average rate of 0.0867, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.0872 was down 1.05% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.0881, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 436 LKR
2013 Average 428 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 429 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.87 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.0871
0.0860
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.0866, compared to 0.0863 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0866
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0863

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 0.0007 LKR (High: 0.0866 / Low: 0.0859). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 LKR (High: 0.0864 / Low: 0.0862).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2014: 0.0870) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.0842), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0028 (+3.29%).

2014 Avg (February) 0.0870
2013 Avg (February) 0.0842

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0872 0.0866 0.0869
February 0.0872 0.0868 0.0870
March 0.0870 0.0866 0.0868
April 0.0870 0.0865 0.0866
May 0.0866 0.0860 0.0863
June 0.0864 0.0862 0.0863
July 0.0864 0.0860 0.0861
August 0.0863 0.0860 0.0862
September 0.0862 0.0858 0.0861
October 0.0866 0.0859 0.0863
November 0.0868 0.0863 0.0866
December 0.0869 0.0866 0.0867