YEARLY HIGH
0.4493 KGS
YEARLY LOW
0.3760 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4097 KGS

2014 LKR to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LKR to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 0.4493. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 0.3760.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0733 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3801 to the December average rate of 0.4419, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.4493 was up 16.64% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.3852, 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 2,247 KGS
2013 Average 1,876 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 1,880 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 366.65 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.4481
0.3739
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to KGS 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 0.4003, compared to 0.4190 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0186 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4003
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4190

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 0.0185 KGS (High: 0.4348 / Low: 0.4163). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 KGS (High: 0.4004 / Low: 0.3968).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0185
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0036

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0133 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0133

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 0.4419) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.3765), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0654 (+17.37%).

2014 Avg (December) 0.4419
2013 Avg (December) 0.3765

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3856 0.3760 0.3801
February 0.3994 0.3854 0.3924
March 0.4120 0.3995 0.4101
April 0.4173 0.4115 0.4162
May 0.4129 0.3968 0.4029
June 0.4031 0.3979 0.4003
July 0.4004 0.3968 0.3983
August 0.4059 0.3965 0.4001
September 0.4195 0.4060 0.4136
October 0.4348 0.4163 0.4219
November 0.4400 0.4345 0.4381
December 0.4493 0.4387 0.4419