YEARLY HIGH
206.7149 IRR
YEARLY LOW
187.9248 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
197.8210 IRR

2014 LKR to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LKR to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 206.7149. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 187.9248.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.7900 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 189.3398 to the December average rate of 205.0568, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 206.7149 was up 8.31% compared to the 2013 peak of 190.8503, 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 1,033,574 IRR
2013 Average 673,983 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 939,624 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 93,950.23 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

206.6285
187.7681
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to IRR 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 192.6795, compared to 202.9625 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.2831 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 192.6795
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 202.9625

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was July, with a trading range of 4.6199 IRR (High: 201.1650 / Low: 196.5451). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4777 IRR (High: 204.2262 / Low: 203.7486).

July Spread (Volatile) ±4.6199
November Spread (Stable) ±0.4777

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0930 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0930

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 205.0568) against the same month in 2013 (average: 189.3538), the exchange rate shifted by +15.7030 (+8.29%).

2014 Avg (December) 205.0568
2013 Avg (December) 189.3538

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 189.9516 187.9248 189.3398
February 190.2148 189.6218 189.8882
March 193.2957 190.1987 191.2964
April 195.0994 193.3947 193.7890
May 195.9514 194.9776 195.5175
June 196.4571 195.9281 196.2461
July 201.1650 196.5451 198.2654
August 204.0060 201.2834 202.4171
September 204.2992 203.7934 204.0959
October 204.3694 203.5940 204.0029
November 204.2262 203.7486 203.9372
December 206.7149 204.4001 205.0568