YEARLY HIGH
9.0479 IQD
YEARLY LOW
7.4955 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.5811 IQD

2015 LKR to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LKR to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 9.0479. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 7.4955.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5524 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.8822 to the December average rate of 7.6490, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 9.0479 was down 1.31% compared to the 2014 peak of 9.1675, 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 45,239 IQD
2014 Average 44,894 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 37,477 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,761.85 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

9.0620
7.5205
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to IQD 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 8.8864, compared to 8.2757 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6107 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.8864
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.2757

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was November, with a trading range of 0.9308 IQD (High: 8.4263 / Low: 7.4955). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0999 IQD (High: 8.9882 / Low: 8.8883).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.9308
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0999

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.5435 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5435

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 8.8822) against the same month in 2014 (average: 8.9215), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0393 (-0.44%).

2015 Avg (January) 8.8822
2014 Avg (January) 8.9215

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.0479 8.5928 8.8822
February 8.9882 8.8883 8.9335
March 8.9555 8.8320 8.8752
April 8.9892 8.8460 8.9093
May 9.0140 8.8011 8.8788
June 8.9014 8.6539 8.8395
July 8.9120 8.7857 8.8459
August 8.9125 8.5248 8.6508
September 8.5340 8.2795 8.3938
October 8.4745 8.0205 8.3293
November 8.4263 7.4955 7.7858
December 7.8057 7.5718 7.6490