YEARLY HIGH
1.0002 ALL
YEARLY LOW
0.8685 ALL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9268 ALL

2015 LKR to ALL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LKR to ALL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 1.0002. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.8685.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1317 ALL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9140 to the December average rate of 0.8811, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.0002 was up 13.61% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.8804, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,001 ALL
2014 Average 4,040 ALL
Yearly Trough Low 4,343 ALL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 658.52 ALL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.9876
0.8715
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to ALL 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 0.9460, compared to 0.9075 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0386 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9460
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9075

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.0658 ALL (High: 0.9463 / Low: 0.8805). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0140 ALL (High: 0.9379 / Low: 0.9239).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0658
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0140

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0446 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0446

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 0.9740) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.7770), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1970 (+25.35%).

2015 Avg (March) 0.9740
2014 Avg (March) 0.7770

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9463 0.8805 0.9140
February 0.9379 0.9239 0.9295
March 1.0002 0.9394 0.9740
April 0.9950 0.9468 0.9779
May 0.9651 0.9278 0.9440
June 0.9622 0.9241 0.9369
July 0.9627 0.9358 0.9496
August 0.9585 0.9069 0.9362
September 0.9252 0.8700 0.8916
October 0.8980 0.8700 0.8824
November 0.9113 0.8964 0.9040
December 0.9097 0.8685 0.8811