YEARLY HIGH
9.1675 IQD
YEARLY LOW
8.8568 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.9783 IQD

2014 LKR to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LKR to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 9.1675. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 8.8568.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3107 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.9215 to the December average rate of 8.9612, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 9.1675 was down 1.39% compared to the 2013 peak of 9.2963, 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 45,838 IQD
2013 Average 45,045 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 44,284 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,553.59 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

9.0424
8.9013
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to IQD 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 8.9539, compared to 9.0028 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0489 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.9539
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.0028

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 0.3107 IQD (High: 9.1675 / Low: 8.8568). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0607 IQD (High: 9.0231 / Low: 8.9624).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.3107
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0607

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0324 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0324

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 8.9612) against the same month in 2013 (average: 8.9021), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0591 (+0.66%).

2014 Avg (December) 8.9612
2013 Avg (December) 8.9021

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.9714 8.8914 8.9215
February 8.9950 8.8737 8.9131
March 9.0977 8.9073 8.9365
April 9.0655 8.9065 8.9220
May 9.0404 8.9038 8.9997
June 9.0479 8.9346 9.0306
July 9.0536 8.9389 9.0245
August 9.0529 8.9298 9.0262
September 9.0651 8.9251 9.0123
October 9.0524 8.8774 8.9988
November 9.0231 8.9624 8.9936
December 9.1675 8.8568 8.9612