YEARLY HIGH
3.0949 KMF
YEARLY LOW
2.7028 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.8398 KMF

2014 LKR to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LKR to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 3.0949. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 13, dropping to 2.7028.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3921 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7627 to the December average rate of 3.0488, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 3.0949 was up 1.80% compared to the 2013 peak of 3.0401, 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 15,475 KMF
2013 Average 14,361 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 13,514 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,960.73 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

3.0812
2.6917
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to KMF 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 2.7491, compared to 2.9306 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1815 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7491
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9306

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.1226 KMF (High: 2.9838 / Low: 2.8613). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0296 KMF (High: 2.7910 / Low: 2.7615).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1226
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0296

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0304 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0304

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 3.0488) against the same month in 2013 (average: 2.7456), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3032 (+11.04%).

2014 Avg (December) 3.0488
2013 Avg (December) 2.7456

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.7821 2.7313 2.7627
February 2.7876 2.7326 2.7546
March 2.7433 2.7028 2.7241
April 2.7506 2.7132 2.7289
May 2.7758 2.7076 2.7474
June 2.7910 2.7615 2.7767
July 2.8227 2.7630 2.7893
August 2.8638 2.8118 2.8345
September 2.9838 2.8613 2.9255
October 3.0165 2.9474 2.9737
November 3.0317 2.9936 3.0116
December 3.0949 3.0024 3.0488