YEARLY HIGH
12.6329 LKR
YEARLY LOW
11.2276 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.0459 LKR

2014 SZL to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the SZL to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 24, valuing the pair at 12.6329. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 11.2276.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4054 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.0473 to the December average rate of 11.4071, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 12.6329 was down 16.15% compared to the 2013 peak of 15.0666, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 63,165 LKR
2013 Average 67,083 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 56,138 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,026.89 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

12.6423
11.2948
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 12.2084, compared to 11.8833 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3251 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.2084
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.8833

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.7933 LKR (High: 12.4278 / Low: 11.6345). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2061 LKR (High: 12.3230 / Low: 12.1169).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.7933
August Spread (Stable) ±0.2061

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.4111 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4111

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 12.5300) against the same month in 2013 (average: 13.5635), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0335 (-7.62%).

2014 Avg (May) 12.5300
2013 Avg (May) 13.5635

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.4278 11.6345 12.0473
February 12.2075 11.6211 11.9139
March 12.3770 11.9977 12.1627
April 12.5335 12.2551 12.3799
May 12.6329 12.4062 12.5300
June 12.3981 12.0721 12.2168
July 12.3794 12.0874 12.2150
August 12.3230 12.1169 12.2068
September 12.2037 11.5694 11.8685
October 12.0109 11.4920 11.7843
November 11.9696 11.6265 11.8182
December 11.8937 11.2276 11.4071