YEARLY HIGH
0.0277 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0252 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0268 QAR

2015 LKR to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LKR to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0277. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0252.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0025 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0276 to the December average rate of 0.0254, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0277 was down 0.85% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0280, 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 139 QAR
2014 Average 139 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 126 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.60 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0279
0.0252
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to QAR 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 0.0274, compared to 0.0262 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0274
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0262

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was September, with a trading range of 0.0012 QAR (High: 0.0270 / Low: 0.0258). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 QAR (High: 0.0273 / Low: 0.0272).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 0.0276) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0279), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-0.75%).

2015 Avg (January) 0.0276
2014 Avg (January) 0.0279

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0277 0.0275 0.0276
February 0.0276 0.0273 0.0274
March 0.0275 0.0273 0.0274
April 0.0276 0.0273 0.0274
May 0.0274 0.0271 0.0273
June 0.0273 0.0271 0.0272
July 0.0273 0.0272 0.0272
August 0.0273 0.0271 0.0272
September 0.0270 0.0258 0.0261
October 0.0260 0.0257 0.0258
November 0.0258 0.0254 0.0256
December 0.0258 0.0252 0.0254