YEARLY HIGH
0.2705 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.2420 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2544 LKR

2015 CRC to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the CRC to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 0.2705. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.2420.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0285 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2445 to the December average rate of 0.2690, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.2705 was up 3.24% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.2620, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,352 LKR
2014 Average 1,217 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 1,210 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 142.64 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.2714
0.2420
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 0.2485, compared to 0.2602 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0116 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2485
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2602

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was September, with a trading range of 0.0132 LKR (High: 0.2648 / Low: 0.2516). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 LKR (High: 0.2506 / Low: 0.2496).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0132
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 0.2690) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.2447), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0242 (+9.91%).

2015 Avg (December) 0.2690
2014 Avg (December) 0.2447

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2468 0.2420 0.2445
February 0.2484 0.2456 0.2470
March 0.2498 0.2469 0.2489
April 0.2508 0.2478 0.2498
May 0.2520 0.2500 0.2510
June 0.2506 0.2496 0.2501
July 0.2505 0.2490 0.2497
August 0.2519 0.2498 0.2511
September 0.2648 0.2516 0.2607
October 0.2645 0.2625 0.2636
November 0.2697 0.2635 0.2669
December 0.2705 0.2676 0.2690