YEARLY HIGH
18.1813 LKR
YEARLY LOW
17.1014 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.8638 LKR

2014 SBD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the SBD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 18.1813. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 17.1014.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0799 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.1234 to the December average rate of 17.3398, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 18.1813 was down 3.06% compared to the 2013 peak of 18.7559, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 90,906 LKR
2013 Average 90,258 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 85,507 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,399.55 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

18.2018
17.2614
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 17.9804, compared to 17.7472 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2332 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.9804
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.7472

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 0.4834 LKR (High: 17.5848 / Low: 17.1014). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0481 LKR (High: 17.9998 / Low: 17.9516).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.4834
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0481

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2662 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2662

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 18.1234) against the same month in 2013 (average: 17.8778), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2456 (+1.37%).

2014 Avg (January) 18.1234
2013 Avg (January) 17.8778

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.1813 17.9760 18.1234
February 18.0506 17.9627 18.0067
March 17.9998 17.9516 17.9743
April 17.9889 17.8944 17.9561
May 17.9278 17.7706 17.8539
June 18.0594 17.8191 17.9680
July 18.0510 17.9452 18.0005
August 18.0447 17.9144 17.9999
September 18.0434 17.6469 17.8521
October 17.7889 17.6168 17.6848
November 17.7500 17.5249 17.6060
December 17.5848 17.1014 17.3398