YEARLY HIGH
1.3710 SYP
YEARLY LOW
1.0778 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1708 SYP

2014 LKR to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LKR to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 1.3710. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.0778.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2932 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0833 to the December average rate of 1.3442, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.3710 was up 26.94% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.0801, 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 6,855 SYP
2013 Average 3,691 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 5,389 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,466.04 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1.3703
1.0572
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to SYP 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 1.1117, compared to 1.2299 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1182 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1117
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2299

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.0580 SYP (High: 1.2279 / Low: 1.1699). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0048 SYP (High: 1.1489 / Low: 1.1441).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0580
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0048

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 1.3442) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.0752), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2691 (+25.02%).

2014 Avg (December) 1.3442
2013 Avg (December) 1.0752

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0892 1.0778 1.0833
February 1.0918 1.0841 1.0893
March 1.1004 1.0864 1.0946
April 1.1343 1.0955 1.1158
May 1.1457 1.1343 1.1410
June 1.1489 1.1441 1.1461
July 1.1507 1.1358 1.1486
August 1.1702 1.1455 1.1582
September 1.2279 1.1699 1.1986
October 1.2559 1.2341 1.2439
November 1.3098 1.2558 1.2860
December 1.3710 1.3168 1.3442