YEARLY HIGH
0.0305 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.0267 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0286 ILS

2015 LKR to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LKR to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 20, valuing the pair at 0.0305. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 0.0267.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0038 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0300 to the December average rate of 0.0270, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0305 was up 0.47% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0303, 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 152 ILS
2014 Average 137 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 133 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19.05 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0304
0.0267
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to ILS 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 0.0294, compared to 0.0278 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0294
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0278

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was September, with a trading range of 0.0017 ILS (High: 0.0292 / Low: 0.0275). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 ILS (High: 0.0286 / Low: 0.0281).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 0.0301) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0266), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0034 (+12.91%).

2015 Avg (March) 0.0301
2014 Avg (March) 0.0266

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0304 0.0297 0.0300
February 0.0299 0.0289 0.0293
March 0.0305 0.0295 0.0301
April 0.0300 0.0290 0.0296
May 0.0293 0.0285 0.0289
June 0.0289 0.0280 0.0285
July 0.0286 0.0281 0.0283
August 0.0293 0.0281 0.0286
September 0.0292 0.0275 0.0281
October 0.0279 0.0272 0.0274
November 0.0277 0.0270 0.0274
December 0.0273 0.0267 0.0270