YEARLY HIGH
3.9778 LKR
YEARLY LOW
1.9140 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.4616 LKR

2014 RUB to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the RUB to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 3.9778. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 1.9140.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0638 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8798 to the December average rate of 2.3421, the exchange rate registered a net change of -39.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 3.9778 was down 6.04% compared to the 2013 peak of 4.2335, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 19,889 LKR
2013 Average 20,277 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 9,570 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,319.20 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

4.0336
2.1883
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 3.7326, compared to 3.1905 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5421 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.7326
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1905

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 0.6558 LKR (High: 2.5698 / Low: 1.9140). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1122 LKR (High: 3.7206 / Low: 3.6084).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.6558
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1122

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.4856 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4856

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 3.8798) against the same month in 2013 (average: 4.1961), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3163 (-7.54%).

2014 Avg (January) 3.8798
2013 Avg (January) 4.1961

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.9778 3.7200 3.8798
February 3.7645 3.6306 3.7110
March 3.7114 3.5669 3.6130
April 3.7206 3.6084 3.6620
May 3.8174 3.6460 3.7390
June 3.8659 3.7176 3.7912
July 3.8307 3.6473 3.7503
August 3.6450 3.5136 3.5992
September 3.5226 3.2956 3.4282
October 3.2929 3.0370 3.1956
November 3.0413 2.6248 2.8277
December 2.5698 1.9140 2.3421