YEARLY HIGH
16.1593 LKR
YEARLY LOW
14.4852 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.5390 LKR

2014 MAD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the MAD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 17, valuing the pair at 16.1593. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 14.4852.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6740 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.8793 to the December average rate of 14.6763, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 16.1593 was up 0.67% compared to the 2013 peak of 16.0515, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 80,796 LKR
2013 Average 76,828 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 72,426 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,370.01 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

16.2012
14.5377
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 15.9444, compared to 15.1336 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8108 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.9444
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.1336

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.4622 LKR (High: 15.3560 / Low: 14.8938). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1571 LKR (High: 15.8871 / Low: 15.7300).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.4622
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1571

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.4046 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4046

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2014: 16.0626) against the same month in 2013 (average: 14.7964), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2662 (+8.56%).

2014 Avg (March) 16.0626
2013 Avg (March) 14.7964

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.0039 15.7727 15.8793
February 16.0467 15.7474 15.9259
March 16.1593 15.9821 16.0626
April 16.1113 15.9407 16.0548
May 16.1295 15.8165 15.9456
June 15.8871 15.7300 15.7981
July 15.8536 15.5924 15.7352
August 15.6354 15.3535 15.5256
September 15.3560 14.8938 15.1209
October 15.0631 14.7529 14.9397
November 14.8944 14.7070 14.8038
December 14.8638 14.4852 14.6763