YEARLY HIGH
41.3476 LKR
YEARLY LOW
37.4665 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
39.9223 LKR

2014 MYR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the MYR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 27, valuing the pair at 41.3476. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 37.4665.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.8811 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 39.5865 to the December average rate of 37.6868, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 41.3476 was down 2.79% compared to the 2013 peak of 42.5340, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 826,952 LKR
2013 Average 820,140 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 749,330 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 77,621.93 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

41.3012
37.3582
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR 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 39.9860, compared to 39.8585 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1275 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 39.9860
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 39.8585

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 1.4723 LKR (High: 41.2483 / Low: 39.7760). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3273 LKR (High: 40.0889 / Low: 39.7616).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.4723
October Spread (Stable) ±0.3273

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.4571 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4571

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2014: 40.9727) against the same month in 2013 (average: 40.2956), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6770 (+1.68%).

2014 Avg (August) 40.9727
2013 Avg (August) 40.2956

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 40.0607 39.0369 39.5865
February 39.9896 39.0434 39.5130
March 40.0873 39.4843 39.8210
April 40.5138 39.7881 40.1191
May 40.6390 39.9982 40.3781
June 40.6786 40.2471 40.4983
July 41.1021 40.6159 40.9040
August 41.3476 40.5517 40.9727
September 41.2483 39.7760 40.4987
October 40.0889 39.7616 39.9451
November 39.7410 38.7241 39.1439
December 38.2878 37.4665 37.6868