2014 MDL to LKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2014.
2014 MDL to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014
During 2014, the MDL to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 10.0892. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 8.3656.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7237 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.9203 to the December average rate of 8.5049, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 10.0892 was down 7.52% compared to the 2013 peak of 10.9095, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MDL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.
MDL to LKR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 9.6755, compared to 9.0048 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6707 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 0.3735 LKR (High: 8.7390 / Low: 8.3656). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1201 LKR (High: 9.3933 / Low: 9.2732).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and April, 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 0.3097 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 9.9203) against the same month in 2013 (average: 10.4593), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5390 (-5.15%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.0892 | 9.7221 | 9.9203 |
| February | 9.7369 | 9.5868 | 9.6907 |
| March | 9.8523 | 9.5652 | 9.7222 |
| April | 9.7990 | 9.6616 | 9.7514 |
| May | 9.7421 | 9.4279 | 9.6069 |
| June | 9.4311 | 9.2896 | 9.3619 |
| July | 9.3933 | 9.2732 | 9.3275 |
| August | 9.5203 | 9.2853 | 9.4166 |
| September | 9.2794 | 8.9731 | 9.1069 |
| October | 8.9958 | 8.8050 | 8.9110 |
| November | 8.9082 | 8.6750 | 8.7621 |
| December | 8.7390 | 8.3656 | 8.5049 |