2015 LKR to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6969 LRD

YEARLY LOW

0.5900 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6323 LRD

2015 LKR to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LKR to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.6969. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 0.5900.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1069 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6948 to the December average rate of 0.5975, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.6969 was down 1.89% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.7104, 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 3,485 LRD

2014 Average 3,380 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 2,950 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 534.64 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.7045

0.5878

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LKR to LRD 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 0.6450, compared to 0.6196 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0254 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6450

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6196

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was February, with a trading range of 0.0557 LRD (High: 0.6900 / Low: 0.6343). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 LRD (High: 0.6370 / Low: 0.6341).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0557

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0564 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0564

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 0.6948) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.6405), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0543 (+8.47%).

2015 Avg (January) 0.6948

2014 Avg (January) 0.6405

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6969	0.6904	0.6948
February	0.6900	0.6343	0.6384
March	0.6370	0.6341	0.6355
April	0.6428	0.6348	0.6365
May	0.6385	0.6305	0.6334
June	0.6363	0.6265	0.6316
July	0.6405	0.6278	0.6366
August	0.6607	0.6317	0.6477
September	0.6576	0.6098	0.6289
October	0.6169	0.5937	0.6035
November	0.6102	0.5949	0.6035
December	0.6170	0.5900	0.5975