2014 NPR to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3936 LKR

YEARLY LOW

1.2884 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3360 LKR

2014 NPR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the NPR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 25, valuing the pair at 1.3936. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 1.2884.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1051 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3157 to the December average rate of 1.3066, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.3936 was down 6.24% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.4863, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,968 LKR

2013 Average 6,916 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 6,442 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 525.60 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1.3757

1.3003

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 1.3417, compared to 1.3303 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0114 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3417

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3303

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was March, with a trading range of 0.0527 LKR (High: 1.3665 / Low: 1.3138). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0097 LKR (High: 1.3289 / Low: 1.3192).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0527

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0097

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0187 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0187

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 1.3694) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.4378), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0684 (-4.76%).

2014 Avg (May) 1.3694

2013 Avg (May) 1.4378

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3273	1.2952	1.3157
February	1.3226	1.3013	1.3136
March	1.3665	1.3138	1.3368
April	1.3668	1.3382	1.3516
May	1.3936	1.3523	1.3694
June	1.3776	1.3503	1.3630
July	1.3599	1.3480	1.3537
August	1.3431	1.3259	1.3350
September	1.3482	1.3199	1.3354
October	1.3401	1.3148	1.3271
November	1.3289	1.3192	1.3239
December	1.3293	1.2884	1.3066