2015 LKR to IRR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2015.
2015 LKR to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015
During 2015, the LKR to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 222.8793. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 206.4221.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.4572 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 206.9771 to the December average rate of 209.2081, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 222.8793 was up 7.82% compared to the 2014 peak of 206.7149, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LKR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.
LKR to IRR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 210.8214, compared to 215.0215 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.2001 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2015 was September, with a trading range of 10.6636 IRR (High: 222.5638 / Low: 211.9003). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6392 IRR (High: 208.0613 / Low: 206.4221).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 7.2009 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2015: 222.1597) against the same month in 2014 (average: 202.4171), the exchange rate shifted by +19.7426 (+9.75%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 208.0613 | 206.4221 | 206.9771 |
| February | 208.4558 | 206.5439 | 207.5334 |
| March | 210.7700 | 208.0406 | 209.3009 |
| April | 212.8029 | 210.7450 | 211.6578 |
| May | 214.9857 | 211.6970 | 212.5327 |
| June | 218.8593 | 214.9119 | 216.9265 |
| July | 221.4157 | 218.9562 | 220.3964 |
| August | 222.8793 | 221.0602 | 222.1597 |
| September | 222.5638 | 211.9003 | 214.9588 |
| October | 213.7782 | 211.9436 | 212.7022 |
| November | 212.6652 | 209.3135 | 210.7035 |
| December | 212.4038 | 207.6140 | 209.2081 |