YEARLY HIGH
11.5440 LBP
YEARLY LOW
10.4272 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.1002 LBP

2015 LKR to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LKR to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 11.5440. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 14, dropping to 10.4272.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1168 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.4787 to the December average rate of 10.5176, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 11.5440 was down 0.90% compared to the 2014 peak of 11.6486, 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 57,720 LBP
2014 Average 57,819 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 52,136 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,584.07 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

11.5748
10.4215
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to LBP 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 11.3373, compared to 10.8632 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4742 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.3373
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.8632

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was September, with a trading range of 0.5054 LBP (High: 11.1943 / Low: 10.6889). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0440 LBP (High: 11.2968 / Low: 11.2528).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.5054
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0440

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 0.4258 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4258

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 11.4787) against the same month in 2014 (average: 11.5106), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0319 (-0.28%).

2015 Avg (January) 11.4787
2014 Avg (January) 11.5106

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.5440 11.3871 11.4787
February 11.4405 11.2782 11.3443
March 11.3564 11.2751 11.3134
April 11.4509 11.3052 11.3413
May 11.3692 11.2437 11.2887
June 11.2845 11.2291 11.2576
July 11.2968 11.2528 11.2717
August 11.3137 11.2035 11.2490
September 11.1943 10.6889 10.8232
October 10.7684 10.6717 10.7082
November 10.7046 10.5192 10.6091
December 10.6673 10.4272 10.5176