YEARLY HIGH
0.0280 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0277 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0279 QAR

2014 LKR to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LKR to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 0.0280. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 0.0277.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0002 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0279 to the December average rate of 0.0278, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.0280 was down 3.66% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.0290, 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 140 QAR
2013 Average 141 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 139 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.20 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.0280
0.0277
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to QAR 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 0.0279, compared to 0.0279 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0279
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0279

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 0.0001 QAR (High: 0.0279 / Low: 0.0278). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 QAR (High: 0.0280 / Low: 0.0279).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2014: 0.0280) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.0276), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+1.39%).

2014 Avg (August) 0.0280
2013 Avg (August) 0.0276

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0279 0.0278 0.0279
February 0.0279 0.0278 0.0278
March 0.0279 0.0279 0.0279
April 0.0279 0.0279 0.0279
May 0.0279 0.0279 0.0279
June 0.0280 0.0279 0.0279
July 0.0280 0.0279 0.0280
August 0.0280 0.0279 0.0280
September 0.0280 0.0279 0.0280
October 0.0279 0.0278 0.0279
November 0.0278 0.0278 0.0278
December 0.0278 0.0277 0.0278