2015 LKR to BIF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2015.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LKR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |