2014 ZAR to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.6458 LKR

YEARLY LOW

11.2269 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.0492 LKR

2014 ZAR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ZAR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 24, valuing the pair at 12.6458. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 11.2269.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4189 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.0503 to the December average rate of 11.4127, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 12.6458 was down 16.16% compared to the 2013 peak of 15.0832, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 632,290 LKR

2013 Average 670,894 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 561,346 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 70,943.79 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

12.6494

11.3002

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 12.2135, compared to 11.8849 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3285 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.2135

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.8849

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.8401 LKR (High: 12.4504 / Low: 11.6103). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2196 LKR (High: 12.3223 / Low: 12.1027).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.8401

August Spread (Stable) ±0.2196

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 0.4008 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 12.5369) against the same month in 2013 (average: 13.5626), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0257 (-7.56%).

2014 Avg (May) 12.5369

2013 Avg (May) 13.5626

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.4504	11.6103	12.0503
February	12.2261	11.6306	11.9292
March	12.3931	11.9900	12.1582
April	12.5571	12.2468	12.3864
May	12.6458	12.3562	12.5369
June	12.3358	12.0424	12.2198
July	12.3884	12.0973	12.2192
August	12.3223	12.1027	12.2137
September	12.2007	11.5598	11.8632
October	12.0426	11.4791	11.7874
November	11.9726	11.6138	11.8135
December	11.9101	11.2269	11.4127