YEARLY HIGH
12.6374 LKR
YEARLY LOW
11.2284 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.0477 LKR

2014 LSL to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LSL to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 24, valuing the pair at 12.6374. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 11.2284.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4089 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.0439 to the December average rate of 11.4115, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 12.6374 was down 16.13% compared to the 2013 peak of 15.0673, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LSL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 63,187 LKR
2013 Average 67,091 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 56,142 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,044.72 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

12.6430
11.2995
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to LKR 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 12.2099, compared to 11.8855 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3244 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.2099
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.8855

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.7917 LKR (High: 12.4436 / Low: 11.6519). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2187 LKR (High: 12.3215 / Low: 12.1027).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.7917
August Spread (Stable) ±0.2187

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.3995 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3995

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 12.5310) against the same month in 2013 (average: 13.5625), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0314 (-7.61%).

2014 Avg (May) 12.5310
2013 Avg (May) 13.5625

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.4436 11.6519 12.0439
February 12.2150 11.6371 11.9192
March 12.3841 12.0020 12.1638
April 12.5270 12.2537 12.3821
May 12.6374 12.3900 12.5310
June 12.3676 12.0693 12.2195
July 12.4154 12.0910 12.2240
August 12.3215 12.1027 12.2117
September 12.2147 11.5767 11.8697
October 12.0131 11.4833 11.7852
November 11.9679 11.6151 11.8110
December 11.8999 11.2284 11.4115