YEARLY HIGH
34.9750 LKR
YEARLY LOW
34.7050 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
34.8148 LKR

2014 SAR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the SAR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 34.9750. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 34.7050.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2699 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.8560 to the December average rate of 34.9524, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 34.9750 was down 1.53% compared to the 2013 peak of 35.5193, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 174,875 LKR
2013 Average 172,172 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 173,525 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,349.69 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

34.9760
34.6926
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 34.8202, compared to 34.8094 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0108 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.8202
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.8094

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was November, with a trading range of 0.1455 LKR (High: 34.9497 / Low: 34.8042). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0240 LKR (High: 34.7290 / Low: 34.7050).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1455
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0240

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0505 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0505

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 34.9524) against the same month in 2013 (average: 34.8802), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0721 (+0.21%).

2014 Avg (December) 34.9524
2013 Avg (December) 34.8802

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 34.8861 34.8361 34.8560
February 34.9449 34.8284 34.8829
March 34.8629 34.8085 34.8325
April 34.8501 34.8155 34.8297
May 34.8503 34.7496 34.7795
June 34.7696 34.7241 34.7404
July 34.7566 34.7116 34.7283
August 34.7290 34.7050 34.7162
September 34.8032 34.7119 34.7368
October 34.8911 34.7457 34.8141
November 34.9497 34.8042 34.9087
December 34.9750 34.9315 34.9524