YEARLY HIGH
0.1190 MVR
YEARLY LOW
0.1163 MVR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1178 MVR

2014 LKR to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LKR to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 2, valuing the pair at 0.1190. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 0.1163.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0028 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1178 to the December average rate of 0.1165, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.1190 was down 2.92% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.1226, 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 595 MVR
2013 Average 596 MVR
Yearly Trough Low 581 MVR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.82 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.1187
0.1163
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to MVR 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 0.1180, compared to 0.1177 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1180
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1177

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was November, with a trading range of 0.0017 MVR (High: 0.1180 / Low: 0.1163). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 MVR (High: 0.1168 / Low: 0.1163).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2014: 0.1185) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.1199), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0014 (-1.15%).

2014 Avg (June) 0.1185
2013 Avg (June) 0.1199

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1180 0.1173 0.1178
February 0.1181 0.1172 0.1178
March 0.1184 0.1176 0.1179
April 0.1182 0.1176 0.1179
May 0.1189 0.1176 0.1181
June 0.1190 0.1181 0.1185
July 0.1185 0.1179 0.1183
August 0.1186 0.1178 0.1182
September 0.1183 0.1178 0.1181
October 0.1183 0.1175 0.1179
November 0.1180 0.1163 0.1170
December 0.1168 0.1163 0.1165