YEARLY HIGH
18.6391 LKR
YEARLY LOW
16.9277 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.5392 LKR

2015 HKD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the HKD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 18.6391. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 16.9277.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7114 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.9867 to the December average rate of 18.4954, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 18.6391 was up 10.10% compared to the 2014 peak of 16.9293, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 465,977 LKR
2014 Average 421,002 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 423,192 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42,784.46 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

18.6463
16.8359
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 17.1552, compared to 17.9233 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7680 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.1552
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.9233

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was September, with a trading range of 0.8450 LKR (High: 18.2113 / Low: 17.3662). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0594 LKR (High: 17.2814 / Low: 17.2220).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.8450
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0594

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0220 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0220

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 18.4954) against the same month in 2014 (average: 16.9170), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5784 (+9.33%).

2015 Avg (December) 18.4954
2014 Avg (December) 16.9170

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.0954 16.9277 16.9867
February 17.2003 17.0191 17.1337
March 17.1899 17.0671 17.1540
April 17.1874 17.0011 17.1500
May 17.3052 17.1165 17.2286
June 17.3210 17.2343 17.2782
July 17.2814 17.2220 17.2563
August 17.3521 17.1990 17.2852
September 18.2113 17.3662 17.9798
October 18.2416 18.0882 18.1782
November 18.4810 18.1827 18.3447
December 18.6391 18.2211 18.4954