YEARLY HIGH
1.0503 ISK
YEARLY LOW
0.8812 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9710 ISK

2015 LKR to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LKR to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 1.0503. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 14, dropping to 0.8812.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1692 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9980 to the December average rate of 0.9041, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.0503 was up 8.36% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.9693, 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 5,252 ISK
2014 Average 4,468 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 4,406 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 845.82 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.0417
0.8851
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to ISK 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 1.0037, compared to 0.9382 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0655 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0037
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9382

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was September, with a trading range of 0.0595 ISK (High: 0.9602 / Low: 0.9007). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0162 ISK (High: 1.0043 / Low: 0.9880).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0595
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0162

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0650 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0650

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 1.0287) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.8638), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1649 (+19.09%).

2015 Avg (March) 1.0287
2014 Avg (March) 0.8638

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0240 0.9721 0.9980
February 1.0043 0.9880 0.9939
March 1.0503 1.0002 1.0287
April 1.0417 0.9887 1.0235
May 1.0105 0.9774 0.9913
June 1.0070 0.9777 0.9868
July 1.0151 0.9886 1.0015
August 1.0090 0.9540 0.9841
September 0.9602 0.9007 0.9190
October 0.9157 0.8812 0.8982
November 0.9281 0.9093 0.9225
December 0.9248 0.8876 0.9041