YEARLY HIGH
40.3630 ZMK
YEARLY LOW
39.9297 ZMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
40.2147 ZMK

2014 LKR to ZMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LKR to ZMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 14, valuing the pair at 40.3630. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 1, dropping to 39.9297.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4333 ZMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 40.1623 to the December average rate of 40.0379, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 40.3630 was down 3.29% compared to the 2013 peak of 41.7367, 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 201,815 ZMK
2013 Average 202,660 ZMK
Yearly Trough Low 199,649 ZMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,166.63 ZMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

40.3703
40.0077
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to ZMK 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 40.2071, compared to 40.2223 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0152 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 40.2071
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 40.2223

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was March, with a trading range of 0.3016 ZMK (High: 40.2313 / Low: 39.9297). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0389 ZMK (High: 40.3549 / Low: 40.3159).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3016
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0389

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1156 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1156

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2014: 40.3153) against the same month in 2013 (average: 39.5104), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8049 (+2.04%).

2014 Avg (September) 40.3153
2013 Avg (September) 39.5104

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 40.1997 39.9437 40.1623
February 40.2155 39.9322 40.1232
March 40.2313 39.9297 40.1749
April 40.2251 40.1792 40.2083
May 40.3095 40.1891 40.2691
June 40.3338 40.0757 40.3049
July 40.3447 40.2917 40.3261
August 40.3549 40.3159 40.3401
September 40.3630 40.2298 40.3153
October 40.2978 40.1229 40.2151
November 40.1600 40.0462 40.0995
December 40.0792 40.0020 40.0379