YEARLY HIGH
0.5980 BDT
YEARLY LOW
0.5881 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5940 BDT

2014 LKR to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LKR to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 4, valuing the pair at 0.5980. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 16, dropping to 0.5881.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0098 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5941 to the December average rate of 0.5914, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.5980 was down 5.43% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.6323, 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 2,990 BDT
2013 Average 3,025 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 2,941 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 49.12 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.5965
0.5900
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to BDT 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 0.5945, compared to 0.5934 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5945
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5934

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 0.0083 BDT (High: 0.5969 / Low: 0.5886). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 BDT (High: 0.5953 / Low: 0.5938).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0083
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2014: 0.5946) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.5861), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0085 (+1.44%).

2014 Avg (September) 0.5946
2013 Avg (September) 0.5861

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5954 0.5926 0.5941
February 0.5958 0.5903 0.5934
March 0.5966 0.5931 0.5947
April 0.5953 0.5938 0.5946
May 0.5965 0.5936 0.5949
June 0.5963 0.5940 0.5955
July 0.5969 0.5951 0.5960
August 0.5964 0.5940 0.5954
September 0.5980 0.5928 0.5946
October 0.5969 0.5886 0.5926
November 0.5934 0.5881 0.5905
December 0.5947 0.5891 0.5914