YEARLY HIGH
203.2700 LKR
YEARLY LOW
189.9042 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
198.4372 LKR

2014 XDR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the XDR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 6, valuing the pair at 203.2700. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 189.9042.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.3658 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 200.7485 to the December average rate of 190.9480, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 203.2700 was up 0.23% compared to the 2013 peak of 202.8028, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,016,350 LKR
2013 Average 981,297 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 949,521 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 66,828.96 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

203.3602
189.8196
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 201.5402, compared to 195.3343 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.2059 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 201.5402
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 195.3343

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 4.0629 LKR (High: 197.5369 / Low: 193.4740). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1343 LKR (High: 202.8076 / Low: 201.6733).

September Spread (Volatile) ±4.0629
March Spread (Stable) ±1.1343

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 3.4200 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.4200

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 201.7537) against the same month in 2013 (average: 189.2603), the exchange rate shifted by +12.4935 (+6.60%).

2014 Avg (May) 201.7537
2013 Avg (May) 189.2603

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 201.4402 200.2609 200.7485
February 202.4646 200.1672 201.4616
March 202.8076 201.6733 202.1779
April 202.7953 201.1361 202.2318
May 203.2700 200.7925 201.7537
June 201.6469 200.2572 200.8674
July 201.7396 199.4273 200.7841
August 199.5792 197.5892 198.7158
September 197.5369 193.4740 195.2958
October 195.1669 192.9244 194.1421
November 193.2634 191.5364 192.1200
December 192.6803 189.9042 190.9480