YEARLY HIGH
12.2417 BIF
YEARLY LOW
10.6871 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.5308 BIF

2015 LKR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LKR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 20, valuing the pair at 12.2417. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 10.6871.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5545 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.8992 to the December average rate of 10.8462, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 12.2417 was up 1.33% compared to the 2014 peak of 12.0804, 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 61,208 BIF
2014 Average 59,440 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 53,436 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,772.62 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

12.1560
10.7272
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to BIF 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 11.7834, compared to 11.2783 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5052 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.7834
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.2783

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was July, with a trading range of 0.6204 BIF (High: 12.2417 / Low: 11.6212). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1650 BIF (High: 11.8816 / Low: 11.7166).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.6204
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1650

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.4345 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4345

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2015: 12.0369) against the same month in 2014 (average: 11.8920), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1449 (+1.22%).

2015 Avg (July) 12.0369
2014 Avg (July) 11.8920

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.9804 11.7707 11.8992
February 11.9080 11.7099 11.8044
March 11.8816 11.7166 11.7912
April 11.8616 11.6617 11.7764
May 11.8212 11.6120 11.7417
June 11.8703 11.6121 11.6876
July 12.2417 11.6212 12.0369
August 11.7261 11.5185 11.6031
September 11.5042 10.9831 11.1687
October 11.1432 10.9522 11.0620
November 11.0990 10.8176 10.9527
December 11.1046 10.6871 10.8462