YEARLY HIGH
6.6016 LKR
YEARLY LOW
6.0483 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.2677 LKR

2015 HNL to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the HNL to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 6.6016. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 3, dropping to 6.0483.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5533 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.2530 to the December average rate of 6.5519, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 6.6016 was down 3.60% compared to the 2014 peak of 6.8483, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 33,008 LKR
2014 Average 32,034 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 30,242 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,766.47 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

6.5982
6.0421
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HNL 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 6.1925, compared to 6.3428 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1502 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.1925
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.3428

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was September, with a trading range of 0.2989 LKR (High: 6.4524 / Low: 6.1535). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0456 LKR (High: 6.1455 / Low: 6.0999).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.2989
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0456

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0830 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0830

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 6.5519) against the same month in 2014 (average: 6.2197), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3322 (+5.34%).

2015 Avg (December) 6.5519
2014 Avg (December) 6.2197

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.2687 6.2193 6.2530
February 6.3439 6.2574 6.2849
March 6.3431 6.1255 6.2210
April 6.2303 6.0580 6.1715
May 6.1227 6.0483 6.0885
June 6.1652 6.1178 6.1364
July 6.1455 6.0999 6.1273
August 6.1518 6.0887 6.1167
September 6.4524 6.1535 6.3720
October 6.4594 6.3894 6.4157
November 6.5388 6.3962 6.4732
December 6.6016 6.4313 6.5519