2014 TOP to LKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2014.
2014 TOP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014
During 2014, the TOP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 72.4697. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 11, dropping to 65.2375.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.2321 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 70.2084 to the December average rate of 66.8182, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 72.4697 was down 1.95% compared to the 2013 peak of 73.9119, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 TOP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.
TOP to LKR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 70.3982, compared to 68.0710 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.3272 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 3.6613 LKR (High: 70.3807 / Low: 66.7194). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1177 LKR (High: 70.5849 / Low: 69.4673).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and April, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.7820 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2014: 71.3266) against the same month in 2013 (average: 72.3754), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0488 (-1.45%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70.7650 | 69.5470 | 70.2084 |
| February | 70.5645 | 69.3562 | 69.9573 |
| March | 71.6032 | 69.9560 | 70.3775 |
| April | 72.4697 | 70.1865 | 71.3266 |
| May | 71.8273 | 69.7603 | 70.3861 |
| June | 70.5849 | 69.4673 | 70.1334 |
| July | 72.3354 | 69.8707 | 70.6968 |
| August | 71.4337 | 69.0267 | 70.0846 |
| September | 70.3807 | 66.7194 | 68.3803 |
| October | 67.2676 | 66.1148 | 66.5983 |
| November | 67.0016 | 65.2375 | 65.8480 |
| December | 67.3522 | 66.1820 | 66.8182 |