2014 LKR to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

153.4383 STD

YEARLY LOW

134.5270 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

141.4544 STD

2014 LKR to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LKR to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 153.4383. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 8, dropping to 134.5270.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.9114 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 137.7252 to the December average rate of 151.7330, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 153.4383 was up 1.23% compared to the 2013 peak of 151.5798, 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 767,192 STD

2013 Average 715,732 STD

Yearly Trough Low 672,635 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 94,556.82 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

153.3354

134.1069

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to STD 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 136.9672, compared to 145.9416 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.9744 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 136.9672

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 145.9416

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 5.0697 STD (High: 148.3108 / Low: 143.2411). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3078 STD (High: 139.0638 / Low: 137.7561).

September Spread (Volatile) ±5.0697

June Spread (Stable) ±1.3078

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.5591 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5591

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 151.7330) against the same month in 2013 (average: 137.0278), the exchange rate shifted by +14.7052 (+10.73%).

2014 Avg (December) 151.7330

2013 Avg (December) 137.0278

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	138.6150	136.2335	137.7252
February	138.9936	134.7218	137.2684
March	136.8200	134.6442	135.7093
April	137.0762	135.2125	135.9197
May	138.1676	134.5270	136.8531
June	139.0638	137.7561	138.3278
July	140.4676	137.3345	138.7249
August	143.0619	140.2712	141.3028
September	148.3108	143.2411	145.7452
October	149.8517	146.5633	148.0721
November	150.9204	148.7486	150.0717
December	153.4383	149.4599	151.7330