YEARLY HIGH
4.1328 CRC
YEARLY LOW
3.6969 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.9355 CRC

2015 LKR to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LKR to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 4.1328. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 3.6969.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4359 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.0905 to the December average rate of 3.7181, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 4.1328 was down 3.76% compared to the 2014 peak of 4.2941, 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 20,664 CRC
2014 Average 20,559 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 18,484 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,179.30 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

4.1278
3.6809
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to CRC 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 4.0239, compared to 3.8470 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1768 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.0239
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.8470

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was September, with a trading range of 0.1986 CRC (High: 3.9745 / Low: 3.7759). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0161 CRC (High: 4.0061 / Low: 3.9901).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1986
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0161

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1453 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1453

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 4.0905) against the same month in 2014 (average: 3.8355), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2550 (+6.65%).

2015 Avg (January) 4.0905
2014 Avg (January) 3.8355

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.1328 4.0522 4.0905
February 4.0714 4.0255 4.0488
March 4.0495 4.0035 4.0178
April 4.0350 3.9871 4.0033
May 4.0001 3.9678 3.9843
June 4.0061 3.9901 3.9986
July 4.0163 3.9919 4.0050
August 4.0033 3.9699 3.9824
September 3.9745 3.7759 3.8370
October 3.8089 3.7806 3.7930
November 3.7949 3.7084 3.7468
December 3.7369 3.6969 3.7181