YEARLY HIGH
54.5193 GNF
YEARLY LOW
52.7545 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
53.6840 GNF

2014 LKR to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LKR to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 10, valuing the pair at 54.5193. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 52.7545.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7648 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 53.4312 to the December average rate of 53.7776, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 54.5193 was down 4.57% compared to the 2013 peak of 57.1291, 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 272,596 GNF
2013 Average 271,968 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 263,773 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,823.85 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

53.9991
53.3796
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to GNF 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 53.5457, compared to 53.8224 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2768 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 53.5457
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 53.8224

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was March, with a trading range of 1.7648 GNF (High: 54.5193 / Low: 52.7545). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6832 GNF (High: 53.7122 / Low: 53.0290).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.7648
January Spread (Stable) ±0.6832

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.2640 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2640

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2014: 53.6649) against the same month in 2013 (average: 56.1353), the exchange rate shifted by -2.4704 (-4.40%).

2014 Avg (March) 53.6649
2013 Avg (March) 56.1353

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 53.7122 53.0290 53.4312
February 54.4070 53.1677 53.5875
March 54.5193 52.7545 53.6649
April 53.8360 52.9478 53.4697
May 54.0883 52.9538 53.5840
June 53.9411 52.8362 53.5365
July 54.3747 53.2285 53.9475
August 54.1352 53.2589 53.6835
September 54.1280 53.2847 53.7979
October 54.4239 53.4585 53.9362
November 54.2043 53.4292 53.7919
December 54.1339 53.3551 53.7776