YEARLY HIGH
222.8793 IRR
YEARLY LOW
206.4221 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
212.9214 IRR

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,114,397 IRR
2014 Average 989,338 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 1,032,111 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 82,286.06 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

223.6780
205.4588
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 210.8214
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 215.0215

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

September Spread (Volatile) ±10.6636
January Spread (Stable) ±1.6392

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.2009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2015 Avg (August) 222.1597
2014 Avg (August) 202.4171

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