YEARLY HIGH
0.3328 GMD
YEARLY LOW
0.2901 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3056 GMD

2014 LKR to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LKR to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 6, valuing the pair at 0.3328. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 0.2901.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0427 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2913 to the December average rate of 0.3287, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.3328 was up 13.91% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.2921, 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 1,664 GMD
2013 Average 1,311 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 1,450 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 213.61 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.3330
0.2876
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to GMD 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 0.2969, compared to 0.3143 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0174 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2969
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3143

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 0.0272 GMD (High: 0.3300 / Low: 0.3028). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 GMD (High: 0.2929 / Low: 0.2912).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0272
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2014: 0.3292) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.2635), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0658 (+24.95%).

2014 Avg (November) 0.3292
2013 Avg (November) 0.2635

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2921 0.2901 0.2913
February 0.2939 0.2906 0.2916
March 0.2929 0.2912 0.2919
April 0.3040 0.2915 0.2977
May 0.3057 0.3029 0.3041
June 0.3066 0.3036 0.3046
July 0.3055 0.3016 0.3043
August 0.3062 0.3042 0.3051
September 0.3068 0.3030 0.3045
October 0.3300 0.3028 0.3139
November 0.3328 0.3287 0.3292
December 0.3298 0.3271 0.3287