YEARLY HIGH
4.2941 CRC
YEARLY LOW
3.8166 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.1108 CRC

2014 LKR to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LKR to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 12, valuing the pair at 4.2941. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 3.8166.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4775 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8355 to the December average rate of 4.0865, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 4.2941 was up 6.69% compared to the 2013 peak of 4.0248, 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 21,471 CRC
2013 Average 19,402 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 19,083 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,387.65 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

4.2788
3.7952
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to CRC 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 4.0907, compared to 4.1308 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0401 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.0907
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.1308

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was March, with a trading range of 0.4163 CRC (High: 4.2941 / Low: 3.8778). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0260 CRC (High: 4.1724 / Low: 4.1464).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4163
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0260

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0937 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0937

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2014: 4.1252) against the same month in 2013 (average: 3.9425), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1827 (+4.63%).

2014 Avg (March) 4.1252
2013 Avg (March) 3.9425

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.8997 3.8166 3.8355
February 3.9330 3.8710 3.9084
March 4.2941 3.8778 4.1252
April 4.2137 4.1672 4.1986
May 4.2562 4.2025 4.2381
June 4.2727 4.1773 4.2385
July 4.1716 4.1308 4.1447
August 4.1724 4.1464 4.1557
September 4.1859 4.1345 4.1516
October 4.1615 4.1096 4.1341
November 4.1392 4.0906 4.1122
December 4.1178 4.0694 4.0865