YEARLY HIGH
2.3039 LKR
YEARLY LOW
1.8647 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1201 LKR

2015 KGS to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the KGS to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 2.3039. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 3, dropping to 1.8647.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4392 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2194 to the December average rate of 1.8895, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 2.3039 was down 13.37% compared to the 2014 peak of 2.6596, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,519 LKR
2014 Average 12,226 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 9,324 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,195.88 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

2.3032
1.8519
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 2.1946, compared to 2.0456 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1491 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1946
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0456

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.1473 LKR (High: 2.1972 / Low: 2.0499). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0171 LKR (High: 2.0533 / Low: 2.0362).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1473
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0171

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2015. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0925 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0925

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2015: 2.2400) against the same month in 2014 (average: 2.4981), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2581 (-10.33%).

2015 Avg (June) 2.2400
2014 Avg (June) 2.4981

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2334 2.2033 2.2194
February 2.2173 2.1677 2.1868
March 2.1729 2.0812 2.1440
April 2.2045 2.0628 2.1120
May 2.3031 2.2029 2.2656
June 2.3039 2.1700 2.2400
July 2.1925 2.1247 2.1524
August 2.1972 2.0499 2.1445
September 2.1111 1.9973 2.0598
October 2.0533 2.0362 2.0450
November 2.0286 1.9170 1.9821
December 1.9033 1.8647 1.8895