YEARLY HIGH
0.9278 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.7294 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8579 LKR

2014 SYP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the SYP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.9278. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.7294.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1984 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9231 to the December average rate of 0.7440, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.9278 was down 50.59% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.8778, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,639 LKR
2013 Average 7,388 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 3,647 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 992.08 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.9410
0.7261
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 0.9000, compared to 0.8157 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0843 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9000
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8157

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.0404 LKR (High: 0.8548 / Low: 0.8144). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 LKR (High: 0.8740 / Low: 0.8704).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0404
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0036

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0337 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0337

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 0.9231) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.7881), the exchange rate shifted by -0.8650 (-48.38%).

2014 Avg (January) 0.9231
2013 Avg (January) 1.7881

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9278 0.9181 0.9231
February 0.9224 0.9159 0.9180
March 0.9205 0.9088 0.9136
April 0.9128 0.8816 0.8964
May 0.8816 0.8728 0.8765
June 0.8740 0.8704 0.8725
July 0.8804 0.8690 0.8707
August 0.8730 0.8545 0.8635
September 0.8548 0.8144 0.8346
October 0.8103 0.7963 0.8040
November 0.7963 0.7635 0.7778
December 0.7594 0.7294 0.7440