YEARLY HIGH
0.4855 INR
YEARLY LOW
0.4479 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4672 INR

2014 LKR to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LKR to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 0.4855. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 22, dropping to 0.4479.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0376 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4744 to the December average rate of 0.4789, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.4855 was down 4.97% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.5109, 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 2,428 INR
2013 Average 2,265 INR
Yearly Trough Low 2,239 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 188.17 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.4813
0.4521
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to INR 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 0.4652, compared to 0.4691 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0039 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4652
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4691

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was March, with a trading range of 0.0168 INR (High: 0.4748 / Low: 0.4580). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0052 INR (High: 0.4741 / Low: 0.4689).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0168
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0052

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0082 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0082

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 0.4789) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.4727), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0061 (+1.30%).

2014 Avg (December) 0.4789
2013 Avg (December) 0.4727

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4821 0.4700 0.4744
February 0.4790 0.4725 0.4751
March 0.4748 0.4580 0.4669
April 0.4678 0.4584 0.4620
May 0.4615 0.4479 0.4545
June 0.4629 0.4530 0.4582
July 0.4644 0.4585 0.4609
August 0.4714 0.4642 0.4672
September 0.4741 0.4629 0.4672
October 0.4732 0.4673 0.4698
November 0.4741 0.4689 0.4708
December 0.4855 0.4716 0.4789