YEARLY HIGH
0.0180 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0161 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0167 LKR

2015 LAK to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LAK to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 0.0180. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0161.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0018 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0162 to the December average rate of 0.0176, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0180 was up 9.90% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0163, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 90 LKR
2014 Average 81 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 81 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.07 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0177
0.0161
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK 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 0.0164, compared to 0.0170 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0164
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0170

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was September, with a trading range of 0.0009 LKR (High: 0.0173 / Low: 0.0164). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 LKR (High: 0.0165 / Low: 0.0164).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 0.0176) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0162), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0014 (+8.50%).

2015 Avg (December) 0.0176
2014 Avg (December) 0.0162

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0163 0.0161 0.0162
February 0.0165 0.0163 0.0164
March 0.0165 0.0163 0.0164
April 0.0165 0.0162 0.0164
May 0.0166 0.0164 0.0165
June 0.0165 0.0164 0.0165
July 0.0165 0.0163 0.0164
August 0.0165 0.0162 0.0164
September 0.0173 0.0164 0.0171
October 0.0174 0.0172 0.0173
November 0.0175 0.0172 0.0174
December 0.0180 0.0173 0.0176