YEARLY HIGH
10.9562 LKR
YEARLY LOW
9.1817 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.3009 LKR

2014 SCR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the SCR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 28, valuing the pair at 10.9562. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 6, dropping to 9.1817.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7745 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.8306 to the December average rate of 9.3809, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 10.9562 was down 1.51% compared to the 2013 peak of 11.1244, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 54,781 LKR
2013 Average 53,490 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 45,908 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,872.45 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

10.9903
9.0733
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 10.7512, compared to 9.8507 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.7512
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.8507

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 0.7043 LKR (High: 9.9192 / Low: 9.2149). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0792 LKR (High: 10.6237 / Low: 10.5445).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.7043
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0792

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2014. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.3961 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3961

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2014: 10.8155) against the same month in 2013 (average: 10.7598), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0558 (+0.52%).

2014 Avg (April) 10.8155
2013 Avg (April) 10.7598

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.8791 10.7343 10.8306
February 10.8584 10.6625 10.7819
March 10.8913 10.6938 10.7634
April 10.9562 10.6207 10.8155
May 10.9121 10.4027 10.6932
June 10.7603 10.5405 10.6225
July 10.6237 10.5445 10.5853
August 10.5874 10.0283 10.3571
September 10.0443 9.8825 9.9611
October 9.9192 9.2149 9.5867
November 9.2710 9.1817 9.2330
December 9.8548 9.2150 9.3809