2014 LKR to NPR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7761 NPR

YEARLY LOW

0.7176 NPR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7487 NPR

2014 LKR to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LKR to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 0.7761. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 25, dropping to 0.7176.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0585 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7601 to the December average rate of 0.7655, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.7761 was down 3.74% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.8063, 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 3,881 NPR

2013 Average 3,623 NPR

Yearly Trough Low 3,588 NPR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 292.73 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.7690

0.7268

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to NPR 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 0.7456, compared to 0.7518 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0063 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7456

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7518

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was March, with a trading range of 0.0294 NPR (High: 0.7612 / Low: 0.7318). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0056 NPR (High: 0.7580 / Low: 0.7525).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0294

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0056

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 0.0132 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0132

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 0.7655) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.7569), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0085 (+1.13%).

2014 Avg (December) 0.7655

2013 Avg (December) 0.7569

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7721	0.7534	0.7601
February	0.7685	0.7561	0.7613
March	0.7612	0.7318	0.7481
April	0.7473	0.7316	0.7399
May	0.7395	0.7176	0.7303
June	0.7406	0.7259	0.7337
July	0.7418	0.7354	0.7387
August	0.7542	0.7445	0.7491
September	0.7576	0.7417	0.7489
October	0.7605	0.7462	0.7536
November	0.7580	0.7525	0.7553
December	0.7761	0.7523	0.7655