YEARLY HIGH
6.8557 KPW
YEARLY LOW
6.2296 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.6247 KPW

2015 LKR to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LKR to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 6.8557. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 6.2296.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6262 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.8337 to the December average rate of 6.2781, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 6.8557 was down 0.86% compared to the 2014 peak of 6.9153, 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 34,279 KPW
2014 Average 34,459 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 31,148 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,130.83 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

6.8893
6.2226
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to KPW 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 6.7662, compared to 6.4833 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2829 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.7662
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.4833

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was September, with a trading range of 0.3111 KPW (High: 6.6876 / Low: 6.3765). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0222 KPW (High: 6.7418 / Low: 6.7195).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.3111
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0222

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 0.2560 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2560

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 6.8337) against the same month in 2014 (average: 6.8845), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0508 (-0.74%).

2015 Avg (January) 6.8337
2014 Avg (January) 6.8845

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.8557 6.7913 6.8337
February 6.8199 6.7470 6.7731
March 6.7953 6.7483 6.7625
April 6.8279 6.7571 6.7701
May 6.7838 6.7093 6.7384
June 6.7364 6.7031 6.7192
July 6.7418 6.7195 6.7279
August 6.7509 6.6881 6.7159
September 6.6876 6.3765 6.4599
October 6.4194 6.3666 6.3881
November 6.3862 6.2805 6.3299
December 6.3737 6.2296 6.2781