YEARLY HIGH
144.4580 LKR
YEARLY LOW
131.2771 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
135.9712 LKR

2015 IMP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the IMP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 144.4580. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 131.2771.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.1809 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 131.7008 to the December average rate of 143.3546, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 144.4580 was up 10.03% compared to the 2014 peak of 131.2941, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 722,290 LKR
2014 Average 652,948 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 656,385 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 65,904.51 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

144.5200
130.5354
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IMP 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 133.0174, compared to 138.9250 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.9076 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 133.0174
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 138.9250

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was September, with a trading range of 6.5662 LKR (High: 141.1568 / Low: 134.5906). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4387 LKR (High: 133.9484 / Low: 133.5097).

September Spread (Volatile) ±6.5662
July Spread (Stable) ±0.4387

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 0.1738 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1738

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 143.3546) against the same month in 2014 (average: 131.1881), the exchange rate shifted by +12.1665 (+9.27%).

2015 Avg (December) 143.3546
2014 Avg (December) 131.1881

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 132.5226 131.2771 131.7008
February 133.3930 131.9672 132.8786
March 133.3670 132.4438 133.0866
April 133.2025 131.7980 132.9327
May 134.1530 132.6830 133.5614
June 134.2790 133.6151 133.9439
July 133.9484 133.5097 133.7702
August 134.5810 133.3298 134.0100
September 141.1568 134.5906 139.3483
October 141.3772 140.1850 140.8829
November 143.2870 140.9140 142.1838
December 144.4580 141.2192 143.3546