YEARLY HIGH
0.5363 KGS
YEARLY LOW
0.4340 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4730 KGS

2015 LKR to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LKR to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 3, valuing the pair at 0.5363. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 0.4340.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1022 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4506 to the December average rate of 0.5292, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.5363 was up 19.35% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.4493, 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 2,681 KGS
2014 Average 2,049 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 2,170 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 511.13 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.5380
0.4327
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to KGS 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 0.4560, compared to 0.4899 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0339 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4560
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4899

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.0327 KGS (High: 0.4878 / Low: 0.4551). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0041 KGS (High: 0.4911 / Low: 0.4870).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0327
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0041

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0322 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0322

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 0.5292) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.4419), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0873 (+19.76%).

2015 Avg (December) 0.5292
2014 Avg (December) 0.4419

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4539 0.4477 0.4506
February 0.4613 0.4510 0.4573
March 0.4805 0.4602 0.4665
April 0.4848 0.4536 0.4737
May 0.4540 0.4342 0.4415
June 0.4608 0.4340 0.4466
July 0.4706 0.4561 0.4646
August 0.4878 0.4551 0.4665
September 0.5007 0.4737 0.4856
October 0.4911 0.4870 0.4890
November 0.5216 0.4930 0.5047
December 0.5363 0.5254 0.5292