YEARLY HIGH
48.5997 LKR
YEARLY LOW
48.1743 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
48.3422 LKR

2014 XCD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the XCD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 48.5997. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 14, dropping to 48.1743.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4254 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 48.3932 to the December average rate of 48.5616, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 48.5997 was down 1.44% compared to the 2013 peak of 49.3092, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 242,999 LKR
2013 Average 239,007 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 240,871 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,127.24 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

48.5978
48.1635
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 48.3436, compared to 48.3408 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 48.3436
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 48.3408

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 0.2012 LKR (High: 48.4529 / Low: 48.2517). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0395 LKR (High: 48.2202 / Low: 48.1807).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.2012
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0395

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0714 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0714

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 48.5616) against the same month in 2013 (average: 48.4232), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1384 (+0.29%).

2014 Avg (December) 48.5616
2013 Avg (December) 48.4232

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 48.4330 48.3595 48.3932
February 48.5110 48.3510 48.4297
March 48.4096 48.3231 48.3603
April 48.3855 48.3352 48.3575
May 48.3835 48.2387 48.2861
June 48.2769 48.2103 48.2349
July 48.2529 48.1884 48.2148
August 48.2202 48.1807 48.1997
September 48.3245 48.1743 48.2290
October 48.4529 48.2517 48.3494
November 48.5540 48.4179 48.4899
December 48.5997 48.5158 48.5616