YEARLY HIGH
0.1195 MDL
YEARLY LOW
0.0991 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1073 MDL

2014 LKR to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LKR to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 0.1195. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 0.0991.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0204 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1008 to the December average rate of 0.1176, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.1195 was up 19.27% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.1002, 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 598 MDL
2013 Average 485 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 496 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 102.11 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.1193
0.0991
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to MDL 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 0.1034, compared to 0.1112 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0078 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1034
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1112

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 0.0051 MDL (High: 0.1195 / Low: 0.1144). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 MDL (High: 0.1078 / Low: 0.1065).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0051
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 0.1176) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.0989), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0187 (+18.93%).

2014 Avg (December) 0.1176
2013 Avg (December) 0.0989

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1029 0.0991 0.1008
February 0.1043 0.1027 0.1032
March 0.1045 0.1015 0.1029
April 0.1035 0.1021 0.1026
May 0.1061 0.1026 0.1041
June 0.1076 0.1060 0.1068
July 0.1078 0.1065 0.1072
August 0.1077 0.1050 0.1062
September 0.1114 0.1078 0.1098
October 0.1136 0.1112 0.1122
November 0.1153 0.1123 0.1141
December 0.1195 0.1144 0.1176