2014 LKR to MRO Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.2786 MRO

YEARLY LOW

2.1997 MRO

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.2371 MRO

2014 LKR to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LKR to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 2.2786. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 8, dropping to 2.1997.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0789 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2245 to the December average rate of 2.2175, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 2.2786 was down 4.99% compared to the 2013 peak of 2.3983, 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 11,393 MRO

2013 Average 11,370 MRO

Yearly Trough Low 10,998 MRO

Transaction Impact: A difference of 394.33 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

2.2634

2.2133

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to MRO 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 2.2401, compared to 2.2341 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0060 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2401

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2341

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was March, with a trading range of 0.0547 MRO (High: 2.2776 / Low: 2.2229). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0184 MRO (High: 2.2487 / Low: 2.2303).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0547

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0184

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0118 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0118

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2014: 2.2593) against the same month in 2013 (average: 2.1724), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0869 (+4.00%).

2014 Avg (April) 2.2593

2013 Avg (April) 2.1724

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.2313	2.2085	2.2245
February	2.2383	2.2068	2.2234
March	2.2776	2.2229	2.2388
April	2.2786	2.2380	2.2593
May	2.2728	2.2364	2.2519
June	2.2521	2.2312	2.2429
July	2.2487	2.2303	2.2399
August	2.2557	2.2341	2.2431
September	2.2545	2.2275	2.2382
October	2.2525	2.2076	2.2367
November	2.2501	2.2121	2.2292
December	2.2290	2.1997	2.2175