YEARLY HIGH
33.7256 SLL
YEARLY LOW
32.1599 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
33.2321 SLL

2014 LKR to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LKR to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 26, valuing the pair at 33.7256. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 32.1599.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5658 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.1030 to the December average rate of 32.7626, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 33.7256 was down 2.42% compared to the 2013 peak of 34.5634, 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 168,628 SLL
2013 Average 167,437 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 160,799 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,828.77 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

33.6377
32.6831
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to SLL 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 33.1489, compared to 33.3153 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1664 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.1489
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 33.3153

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 1.2322 SLL (High: 33.3921 / Low: 32.1599). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1293 SLL (High: 33.2064 / Low: 33.0770).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.2322
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1293

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.5600 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5600

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2014: 33.5581) against the same month in 2013 (average: 32.7046), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8536 (+2.61%).

2014 Avg (August) 33.5581
2013 Avg (August) 32.7046

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 33.2021 32.9689 33.1030
February 33.2279 32.8551 33.0884
March 33.2064 33.0770 33.1422
April 33.2273 32.6479 33.0977
May 33.3720 32.9223 33.2045
June 33.4784 33.1314 33.2575
July 33.5251 33.1908 33.3607
August 33.7256 33.4168 33.5581
September 33.6917 33.2394 33.4988
October 33.6604 32.9943 33.3891
November 33.5093 33.1712 33.3226
December 33.3921 32.1599 32.7626