2015 LKR to MRO Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.4571 MRO

YEARLY LOW

2.0573 MRO

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.2765 MRO

2015 LKR to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LKR to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 5, valuing the pair at 2.4571. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 2.0573.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3999 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2120 to the December average rate of 2.1252, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 2.4571 was up 7.84% compared to the 2014 peak of 2.2786, 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 12,286 MRO

2014 Average 11,186 MRO

Yearly Trough Low 10,286 MRO

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,999.47 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

2.4661

2.0929

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to MRO 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 2.2900, compared to 2.2631 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0269 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2900

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2631

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was September, with a trading range of 0.2808 MRO (High: 2.3517 / Low: 2.0709). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0360 MRO (High: 2.2188 / Low: 2.1828).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.2808

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0360

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1610 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1610

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2015: 2.3952) against the same month in 2014 (average: 2.2431), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1522 (+6.78%).

2015 Avg (August) 2.3952

2014 Avg (August) 2.2431

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.2342	2.1970	2.2120
February	2.2188	2.1828	2.1942
March	2.3714	2.1669	2.2378
April	2.3900	2.3117	2.3589
May	2.3876	2.2738	2.3463
June	2.4421	2.3142	2.3907
July	2.4469	2.4044	2.4350
August	2.4571	2.3285	2.3952
September	2.3517	2.0709	2.2342
October	2.3255	2.0573	2.1240
November	2.3979	2.2036	2.2648
December	2.1676	2.0583	2.1252