YEARLY HIGH
1.2001 LKR
YEARLY LOW
1.0676 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1236 LKR

2015 JPY to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the JPY to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.2001. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 5, dropping to 1.0676.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1325 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1125 to the December average rate of 1.1794, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.2001 was down 7.07% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.2913, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 600,037 LKR
2014 Average 618,232 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 533,799 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 66,238.00 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.1890
1.0729
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 1.1063, compared to 1.1408 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0345 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1063
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1408

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was September, with a trading range of 0.0604 LKR (High: 1.1773 / Low: 1.1168). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0155 LKR (High: 1.1195 / Low: 1.1040).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0604
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0155

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0228 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0228

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 1.1794) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.0975), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0818 (+7.46%).

2015 Avg (December) 1.1794
2014 Avg (December) 1.0975

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1311 1.0902 1.1125
February 1.1312 1.1051 1.1190
March 1.1176 1.0958 1.1059
April 1.1195 1.1040 1.1126
May 1.1200 1.0782 1.1054
June 1.0951 1.0676 1.0826
July 1.1042 1.0773 1.0848
August 1.1260 1.0693 1.0885
September 1.1773 1.1168 1.1602
October 1.1833 1.1611 1.1724
November 1.1688 1.1487 1.1598
December 1.2001 1.1505 1.1794