YEARLY HIGH
0.0440 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.0433 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0436 SDG

2014 LKR to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LKR to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 4, valuing the pair at 0.0440. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 16, dropping to 0.0433.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0007 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0436 to the December average rate of 0.0434, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.0440 was up 0.25% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.0439, 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 220 SDG
2013 Average 175 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 216 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.51 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.0438
0.0434
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to SDG 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 0.0436, compared to 0.0436 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) 0.0436
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0436

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 0.0006 SDG (High: 0.0440 / Low: 0.0434). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SDG (High: 0.0438 / Low: 0.0437).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2014: 0.0438) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.0333), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0105 (+31.53%).

2014 Avg (September) 0.0438
2013 Avg (September) 0.0333

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0437 0.0435 0.0436
February 0.0437 0.0434 0.0435
March 0.0436 0.0435 0.0436
April 0.0436 0.0435 0.0436
May 0.0437 0.0435 0.0437
June 0.0438 0.0437 0.0437
July 0.0438 0.0437 0.0437
August 0.0439 0.0437 0.0438
September 0.0440 0.0437 0.0438
October 0.0440 0.0434 0.0436
November 0.0437 0.0433 0.0435
December 0.0438 0.0433 0.0434