YEARLY HIGH
1.6521 YER
YEARLY LOW
1.6375 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6464 YER

2014 LKR to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LKR to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 14, valuing the pair at 1.6521. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 1.6375.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0146 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6452 to the December average rate of 1.6389, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.6521 was down 3.65% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.7146, 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 8,260 YER
2013 Average 8,327 YER
Yearly Trough Low 8,188 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 72.88 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1.6522
1.6377
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to YER 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 1.6464, compared to 1.6464 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) 1.6464
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6464

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was April, with a trading range of 0.0077 YER (High: 1.6467 / Low: 1.6390). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 YER (High: 1.6514 / Low: 1.6500).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0077
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0051 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0051

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2014: 1.6503) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.6234), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0269 (+1.66%).

2014 Avg (September) 1.6503
2013 Avg (September) 1.6234

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6463 1.6436 1.6452
February 1.6458 1.6402 1.6437
March 1.6467 1.6442 1.6457
April 1.6467 1.6390 1.6454
May 1.6496 1.6450 1.6483
June 1.6509 1.6484 1.6500
July 1.6515 1.6493 1.6506
August 1.6514 1.6500 1.6510
September 1.6521 1.6473 1.6503
October 1.6497 1.6423 1.6464
November 1.6446 1.6394 1.6413
December 1.6399 1.6375 1.6389