2014 LKR to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0891 LSL

YEARLY LOW

0.0791 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0831 LSL

2014 LKR to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LKR to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 0.0891. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 24, dropping to 0.0791.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0099 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0831 to the December average rate of 0.0877, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.0891 was up 10.96% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.0803, 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 445 LSL

2013 Average 373 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 396 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 49.65 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.0884

0.0790

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to LSL 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 0.0819, compared to 0.0842 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0819

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0842

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.0055 LSL (High: 0.0858 / Low: 0.0804). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 LSL (High: 0.0826 / Low: 0.0812).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0055

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 0.0877) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.0792), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0084 (+10.62%).

2014 Avg (December) 0.0877

2013 Avg (December) 0.0792

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0858	0.0804	0.0831
February	0.0859	0.0819	0.0839
March	0.0833	0.0807	0.0822
April	0.0816	0.0798	0.0808
May	0.0807	0.0791	0.0798
June	0.0829	0.0809	0.0818
July	0.0827	0.0805	0.0818
August	0.0826	0.0812	0.0819
September	0.0864	0.0819	0.0843
October	0.0871	0.0832	0.0849
November	0.0861	0.0836	0.0847
December	0.0891	0.0840	0.0877