YEARLY HIGH
0.0303 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.0262 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0274 ILS

2014 LKR to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LKR to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 0.0303. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 15, dropping to 0.0262.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0041 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0267 to the December average rate of 0.0300, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.0303 was up 1.58% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.0299, 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 152 ILS
2013 Average 140 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 131 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20.71 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.0303
0.0259
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to ILS 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 0.0266, compared to 0.0281 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0266
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0281

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was August, with a trading range of 0.0012 ILS (High: 0.0275 / Low: 0.0262). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 ILS (High: 0.0267 / Low: 0.0265).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 0.0300) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.0268), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0032 (+11.93%).

2014 Avg (December) 0.0300
2013 Avg (December) 0.0268

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0269 0.0265 0.0267
February 0.0271 0.0267 0.0269
March 0.0268 0.0265 0.0266
April 0.0267 0.0265 0.0266
May 0.0267 0.0264 0.0266
June 0.0267 0.0263 0.0265
July 0.0264 0.0262 0.0263
August 0.0275 0.0262 0.0269
September 0.0282 0.0274 0.0279
October 0.0290 0.0281 0.0285
November 0.0297 0.0290 0.0293
December 0.0303 0.0297 0.0300