YEARLY HIGH
0.9693 ISK
YEARLY LOW
0.8554 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8934 ISK

2014 LKR to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LKR to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.9693. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 5, dropping to 0.8554.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1140 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8855 to the December average rate of 0.9550, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.9693 was down 5.30% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.0236, 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 4,847 ISK
2013 Average 4,730 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 4,277 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 569.98 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.9646
0.8500
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to ISK 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 0.8696, compared to 0.9173 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0477 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8696
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9173

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.0291 ISK (High: 0.9277 / Low: 0.8986). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0110 ISK (High: 0.8664 / Low: 0.8554).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0291
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0110

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0121 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0121

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 0.9550) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.8967), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0584 (+6.51%).

2014 Avg (December) 0.9550
2013 Avg (December) 0.8967

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8934 0.8789 0.8855
February 0.8862 0.8630 0.8734
March 0.8706 0.8580 0.8638
April 0.8664 0.8554 0.8595
May 0.8699 0.8554 0.8633
June 0.8774 0.8660 0.8721
July 0.8851 0.8643 0.8767
August 0.8970 0.8836 0.8904
September 0.9277 0.8986 0.9129
October 0.9315 0.9187 0.9250
November 0.9525 0.9325 0.9436
December 0.9693 0.9420 0.9550