YEARLY HIGH
0.4464 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.4280 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4365 AFN

2014 LKR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LKR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 13, valuing the pair at 0.4464. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.4280.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0184 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4304 to the December average rate of 0.4421, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.4464 was up 0.09% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.4460, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,232 AFN
2013 Average 2,120 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 2,140 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 92.10 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.4433
0.4292
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to AFN 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 0.4352, compared to 0.4377 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4352
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4377

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was July, with a trading range of 0.0132 AFN (High: 0.4434 / Low: 0.4301). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0047 AFN (High: 0.4451 / Low: 0.4403).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0132
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0047

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0043 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2014: 0.4406) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.4275), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0131 (+3.07%).

2014 Avg (June) 0.4406
2013 Avg (June) 0.4275

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4385 0.4280 0.4304
February 0.4371 0.4310 0.4336
March 0.4384 0.4335 0.4359
April 0.4382 0.4292 0.4349
May 0.4380 0.4308 0.4358
June 0.4464 0.4368 0.4406
July 0.4434 0.4301 0.4367
August 0.4367 0.4307 0.4324
September 0.4391 0.4319 0.4358
October 0.4426 0.4360 0.4388
November 0.4433 0.4385 0.4406
December 0.4451 0.4403 0.4421