YEARLY HIGH
0.0120 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0076 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0086 LKR

2015 BYR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the BYR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.0120. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 27, dropping to 0.0076.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0044 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0095 to the December average rate of 0.0078, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0120 was down 12.76% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0137, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 60 LKR
2014 Average 64 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 38 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21.87 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0097
0.0077
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BYR 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 0.0091, compared to 0.0081 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0091
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0081

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.0035 LKR (High: 0.0120 / Low: 0.0085). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 LKR (High: 0.0088 / Low: 0.0086).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0035
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 0.0095) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0136), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0041 (-30.22%).

2015 Avg (January) 0.0095
2014 Avg (January) 0.0136

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0120 0.0085 0.0095
February 0.0090 0.0084 0.0087
March 0.0091 0.0088 0.0089
April 0.0093 0.0090 0.0092
May 0.0094 0.0090 0.0093
June 0.0090 0.0086 0.0088
July 0.0088 0.0086 0.0088
August 0.0088 0.0076 0.0082
September 0.0080 0.0077 0.0079
October 0.0082 0.0080 0.0081
November 0.0081 0.0079 0.0080
December 0.0080 0.0077 0.0078