YEARLY HIGH
0.0728 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.0665 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0687 BWP

2014 LKR to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LKR to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 0.0728. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 10, dropping to 0.0665.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0064 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0683 to the December average rate of 0.0721, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.0728 was up 6.13% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.0686, 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 364 BWP
2013 Average 325 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 332 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31.82 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.0726
0.0662
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to BWP 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 0.0677, compared to 0.0698 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0677
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0698

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.0033 BWP (High: 0.0699 / Low: 0.0666). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 BWP (High: 0.0671 / Low: 0.0665).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0033
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 0.0721) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.0665), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0056 (+8.35%).

2014 Avg (December) 0.0721
2013 Avg (December) 0.0665

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0699 0.0666 0.0683
February 0.0700 0.0675 0.0687
March 0.0684 0.0671 0.0677
April 0.0676 0.0665 0.0671
May 0.0671 0.0665 0.0667
June 0.0683 0.0669 0.0678
July 0.0682 0.0674 0.0679
August 0.0685 0.0677 0.0682
September 0.0709 0.0684 0.0698
October 0.0714 0.0694 0.0702
November 0.0711 0.0698 0.0705
December 0.0728 0.0704 0.0721