YEARLY HIGH
0.4977 INR
YEARLY LOW
0.4586 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4717 INR

2015 LKR to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LKR to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 24, valuing the pair at 0.4977. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.4586.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0391 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4721 to the December average rate of 0.4640, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.4977 was up 2.51% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.4855, 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 2,488 INR
2014 Average 2,336 INR
Yearly Trough Low 2,293 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 195.48 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.4881
0.4592
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to INR 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 0.4722, compared to 0.4712 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4722
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4712

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was September, with a trading range of 0.0269 INR (High: 0.4929 / Low: 0.4659). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 INR (High: 0.4674 / Low: 0.4630).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0269
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0138 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0138

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2015: 0.4857) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.4672), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0185 (+3.95%).

2015 Avg (August) 0.4857
2014 Avg (August) 0.4672

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4831 0.4632 0.4721
February 0.4697 0.4627 0.4668
March 0.4733 0.4631 0.4696
April 0.4797 0.4675 0.4714
May 0.4799 0.4736 0.4770
June 0.4792 0.4740 0.4764
July 0.4801 0.4734 0.4755
August 0.4977 0.4761 0.4857
September 0.4929 0.4659 0.4754
October 0.4651 0.4594 0.4616
November 0.4674 0.4630 0.4651
December 0.4724 0.4586 0.4640