YEARLY HIGH
0.0926 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.0649 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0680 ARS

2015 LKR to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LKR to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 0.0926. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.0649.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0277 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0653 to the December average rate of 0.0790, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0926 was up 41.87% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0653, 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 463 ARS
2014 Average 311 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 324 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 138.62 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0804
0.0639
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to ARS 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 0.0663, compared to 0.0697 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0663
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0697

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.0250 ARS (High: 0.0926 / Low: 0.0677). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 ARS (High: 0.0674 / Low: 0.0669).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0250
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 0.0790) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0651), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0139 (+21.36%).

2015 Avg (December) 0.0790
2014 Avg (December) 0.0651

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0655 0.0649 0.0653
February 0.0656 0.0650 0.0653
March 0.0664 0.0655 0.0660
April 0.0670 0.0659 0.0666
May 0.0674 0.0669 0.0670
June 0.0683 0.0672 0.0676
July 0.0688 0.0679 0.0683
August 0.0692 0.0687 0.0690
September 0.0692 0.0666 0.0672
October 0.0676 0.0668 0.0672
November 0.0679 0.0668 0.0676
December 0.0926 0.0677 0.0790