YEARLY HIGH
0.0959 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0866 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0902 LKR

2015 LBP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LBP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 0.0959. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0866.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0093 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0871 to the December average rate of 0.0951, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0959 was up 9.95% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0872, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 480 LKR
2014 Average 432 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 433 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46.39 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0959
0.0863
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.0882, compared to 0.0921 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0039 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0882
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0921

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was September, with a trading range of 0.0042 LKR (High: 0.0936 / Low: 0.0893). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 LKR (High: 0.0889 / Low: 0.0885).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0042
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 0.0951) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0867), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0084 (+9.64%).

2015 Avg (December) 0.0951
2014 Avg (December) 0.0867

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0878 0.0866 0.0871
February 0.0887 0.0874 0.0882
March 0.0887 0.0881 0.0884
April 0.0885 0.0873 0.0882
May 0.0889 0.0880 0.0886
June 0.0891 0.0886 0.0888
July 0.0889 0.0885 0.0887
August 0.0893 0.0884 0.0889
September 0.0936 0.0893 0.0924
October 0.0937 0.0929 0.0934
November 0.0951 0.0934 0.0943
December 0.0959 0.0937 0.0951