YEARLY HIGH
0.3379 DOP
YEARLY LOW
0.3253 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3325 DOP

2014 LKR to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LKR to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 0.3379. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 0.3253.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0126 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3274 to the December average rate of 0.3370, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.3379 was up 3.08% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.3278, 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 1,689 DOP
2013 Average 1,613 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 1,626 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 63.05 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.3380
0.3264
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to DOP 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 0.3301, compared to 0.3348 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0047 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3301
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3348

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 0.0044 DOP (High: 0.3362 / Low: 0.3318). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 DOP (High: 0.3317 / Low: 0.3300).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0044
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 0.3370) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.3255), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0116 (+3.55%).

2014 Avg (December) 0.3370
2013 Avg (December) 0.3255

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3287 0.3253 0.3274
February 0.3305 0.3277 0.3291
March 0.3312 0.3288 0.3302
April 0.3311 0.3291 0.3301
May 0.3317 0.3300 0.3311
June 0.3335 0.3313 0.3327
July 0.3351 0.3321 0.3338
August 0.3351 0.3331 0.3340
September 0.3364 0.3340 0.3348
October 0.3362 0.3318 0.3345
November 0.3366 0.3325 0.3349
December 0.3379 0.3359 0.3370