YEARLY HIGH
0.1653 HNL
YEARLY LOW
0.1515 HNL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1596 HNL

2015 LKR to HNL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LKR to HNL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 3, valuing the pair at 0.1653. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 0.1515.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0139 HNL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1599 to the December average rate of 0.1526, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.1653 was up 1.19% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.1634, 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 827 HNL
2014 Average 782 HNL
Yearly Trough Low 757 HNL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 69.29 HNL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.1654
0.1515
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to HNL 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 0.1615, compared to 0.1578 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1615
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1578

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was September, with a trading range of 0.0075 HNL (High: 0.1625 / Low: 0.1550). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 HNL (High: 0.1639 / Low: 0.1627).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0075
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 0.0065 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0065

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2015: 0.1642) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.1472), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0170 (+11.55%).

2015 Avg (May) 0.1642
2014 Avg (May) 0.1472

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1608 0.1595 0.1599
February 0.1598 0.1576 0.1591
March 0.1633 0.1577 0.1608
April 0.1651 0.1605 0.1621
May 0.1653 0.1633 0.1642
June 0.1635 0.1622 0.1630
July 0.1639 0.1627 0.1632
August 0.1642 0.1626 0.1635
September 0.1625 0.1550 0.1570
October 0.1565 0.1548 0.1559
November 0.1563 0.1529 0.1545
December 0.1555 0.1515 0.1526