YEARLY HIGH
218.8542 LKR
YEARLY LOW
194.8494 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
207.8101 LKR

2015 FKP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the FKP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 17, valuing the pair at 218.8542. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 10, dropping to 194.8494.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.0048 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 199.6371 to the December average rate of 214.8980, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 218.8542 was down 2.13% compared to the 2014 peak of 223.6251, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,094,271 LKR
2014 Average 1,075,589 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 974,247 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 120,023.78 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

217.7398
197.0115
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 202.7384, compared to 212.8819 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.1434 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 202.7384
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 212.8819

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was September, with a trading range of 13.2744 LKR (High: 218.8542 / Low: 205.5798). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.9629 LKR (High: 209.2935 / Low: 205.3306).

September Spread (Volatile) ±13.2744
July Spread (Stable) ±3.9629

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 4.5227 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.5227

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2015: 213.6441) against the same month in 2014 (average: 212.3012), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3429 (+0.63%).

2015 Avg (September) 213.6441
2014 Avg (September) 212.3012

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 203.8141 197.7486 199.6371
February 206.4607 199.1043 203.7183
March 205.4740 196.1916 199.1955
April 205.2232 194.8494 198.7388
May 210.7338 201.1186 206.3328
June 213.1203 203.6419 208.8080
July 209.2935 205.3306 208.0902
August 211.2772 206.3590 208.7559
September 218.8542 205.5798 213.6441
October 217.9378 213.5138 216.0125
November 217.7241 213.1196 215.8905
December 217.8893 212.8743 214.8980