2014 LKR to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4853 BTN

YEARLY LOW

0.4479 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4673 BTN

2014 LKR to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LKR to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 0.4853. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 24, dropping to 0.4479.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0373 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4748 to the December average rate of 0.4785, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.4853 was down 4.61% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.5087, 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 2,426 BTN

2013 Average 2,265 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 2,240 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 186.75 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.4808

0.4527

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to BTN 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 0.4655, compared to 0.4691 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4655

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4691

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was March, with a trading range of 0.0168 BTN (High: 0.4744 / Low: 0.4576). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0044 BTN (High: 0.4735 / Low: 0.4691).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0168

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0044

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 0.0089 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0089

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 0.4785) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.4732), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0053 (+1.11%).

2014 Avg (December) 0.4785

2013 Avg (December) 0.4732

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4825	0.4702	0.4748
February	0.4792	0.4730	0.4757
March	0.4744	0.4576	0.4668
April	0.4675	0.4577	0.4619
May	0.4618	0.4479	0.4551
June	0.4634	0.4533	0.4584
July	0.4643	0.4587	0.4611
August	0.4710	0.4644	0.4674
September	0.4732	0.4631	0.4670
October	0.4728	0.4678	0.4700
November	0.4735	0.4691	0.4710
December	0.4853	0.4711	0.4785