YEARLY HIGH
4.3578 LKR
YEARLY LOW
4.1141 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.2552 LKR

2014 MUR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the MUR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 4.3578. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 14, dropping to 4.1141.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2438 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.3158 to the December average rate of 4.1505, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 4.3578 was down 0.07% compared to the 2013 peak of 4.3610, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 21,789 LKR
2013 Average 20,972 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 20,570 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,218.77 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

4.3552
4.1264
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR 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 4.3205, compared to 4.1899 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1306 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.3205
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.1899

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was August, with a trading range of 0.0706 LKR (High: 4.2720 / Low: 4.2014). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0243 LKR (High: 4.3066 / Low: 4.2822).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0706
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0243

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 0.0754 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0754

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2014: 4.3362) against the same month in 2013 (average: 4.0833), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2529 (+6.19%).

2014 Avg (March) 4.3362
2013 Avg (March) 4.0833

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.3325 4.2939 4.3158
February 4.3532 4.2872 4.3262
March 4.3578 4.3206 4.3362
April 4.3542 4.3144 4.3305
May 4.3476 4.2868 4.3177
June 4.3066 4.2822 4.2967
July 4.3063 4.2652 4.2881
August 4.2720 4.2014 4.2402
September 4.1938 4.1241 4.1647
October 4.1740 4.1179 4.1505
November 4.1665 4.1141 4.1454
December 4.1687 4.1303 4.1505