YEARLY HIGH
0.0267 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.0242 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0251 MYR

2014 LKR to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LKR to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.0267. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 27, dropping to 0.0242.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0025 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0253 to the December average rate of 0.0265, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.0267 was up 5.83% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.0252, 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 133 MYR
2013 Average 122 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 121 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.53 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.0267
0.0242
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to MYR 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 0.0250, compared to 0.0251 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0250
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0251

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.0009 MYR (High: 0.0251 / Low: 0.0242). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 MYR (High: 0.0251 / Low: 0.0249).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 0.0265) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.0249), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0017 (+6.70%).

2014 Avg (December) 0.0265
2013 Avg (December) 0.0249

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0256 0.0250 0.0253
February 0.0256 0.0250 0.0253
March 0.0253 0.0249 0.0251
April 0.0251 0.0247 0.0249
May 0.0250 0.0246 0.0248
June 0.0248 0.0246 0.0247
July 0.0246 0.0243 0.0244
August 0.0247 0.0242 0.0244
September 0.0251 0.0242 0.0247
October 0.0251 0.0249 0.0250
November 0.0258 0.0252 0.0255
December 0.0267 0.0261 0.0265