YEARLY HIGH
0.1858 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.1153 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1458 LKR

2014 SOS to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the SOS to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 0.1858. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.1153.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0705 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1183 to the December average rate of 0.1795, the exchange rate registered a net change of 51.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.1858 was up 59.12% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.1167, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 929 LKR
2013 Average 466 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 577 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 352.25 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.1857
0.1122
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.1293, compared to 0.1623 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0329 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1293
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1623

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.0139 LKR (High: 0.1686 / Low: 0.1547). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 LKR (High: 0.1344 / Low: 0.1315).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0139
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 0.1795) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.1123), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0673 (+59.93%).

2014 Avg (December) 0.1795
2013 Avg (December) 0.1123

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1207 0.1153 0.1183
February 0.1254 0.1201 0.1224
March 0.1327 0.1250 0.1284
April 0.1344 0.1315 0.1332
May 0.1378 0.1329 0.1345
June 0.1418 0.1371 0.1392
July 0.1532 0.1412 0.1445
August 0.1556 0.1526 0.1543
September 0.1686 0.1547 0.1588
October 0.1697 0.1665 0.1674
November 0.1753 0.1656 0.1690
December 0.1858 0.1741 0.1795