YEARLY HIGH
0.0288 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0286 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0287 SAR

2014 LKR to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LKR to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 0.0288. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 0.0286.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0002 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0287 to the December average rate of 0.0286, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.0288 was down 3.66% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.0299, 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 144 SAR
2013 Average 145 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 143 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.11 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.0288
0.0286
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to SAR 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 0.0287, compared to 0.0287 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) 0.0287
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0287

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 0.0001 SAR (High: 0.0288 / Low: 0.0287). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SAR (High: 0.0288 / Low: 0.0288).

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

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 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 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2014: 0.0288) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.0284), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+1.39%).

2014 Avg (August) 0.0288
2013 Avg (August) 0.0284

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0287 0.0287 0.0287
February 0.0287 0.0286 0.0287
March 0.0287 0.0287 0.0287
April 0.0287 0.0287 0.0287
May 0.0288 0.0287 0.0288
June 0.0288 0.0288 0.0288
July 0.0288 0.0288 0.0288
August 0.0288 0.0288 0.0288
September 0.0288 0.0287 0.0288
October 0.0288 0.0287 0.0287
November 0.0287 0.0286 0.0286
December 0.0286 0.0286 0.0286