YEARLY HIGH
2.3261 LKR
YEARLY LOW
2.0655 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2249 LKR

2015 AFN to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the AFN to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 2.3261. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 29, dropping to 2.0655.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2607 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2821 to the December average rate of 2.1235, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 2.3261 was down 0.44% compared to the 2014 peak of 2.3364, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,631 LKR
2014 Average 11,456 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 10,327 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,303.35 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

2.3367
2.1041
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 2.2888, compared to 2.1609 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1279 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2888
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1609

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was September, with a trading range of 0.1260 LKR (High: 2.2108 / Low: 2.0847). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0191 LKR (High: 2.3261 / Low: 2.3070).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1260
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0191

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0816 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0816

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 2.3173) against the same month in 2014 (average: 2.3061), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0111 (+0.48%).

2015 Avg (February) 2.3173
2014 Avg (February) 2.3061

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3125 2.2509 2.2821
February 2.3261 2.3070 2.3173
March 2.3228 2.2928 2.3082
April 2.3011 2.2793 2.2973
May 2.2974 2.2336 2.2717
June 2.2784 2.1989 2.2566
July 2.2236 2.1769 2.2051
August 2.1844 2.0655 2.1235
September 2.2108 2.0847 2.1842
October 2.1994 2.1795 2.1864
November 2.1790 2.0885 2.1429
December 2.1526 2.0938 2.1235