YEARLY HIGH
0.0286 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0260 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0276 SAR

2015 LKR to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LKR to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0286. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0260.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0026 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0285 to the December average rate of 0.0262, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0286 was down 0.76% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0288, 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 143 SAR
2014 Average 144 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 130 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.01 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0288
0.0259
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to SAR 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 0.0282, compared to 0.0270 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0282
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0270

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was September, with a trading range of 0.0013 SAR (High: 0.0279 / Low: 0.0266). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SAR (High: 0.0281 / Low: 0.0280).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013
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 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 0.0285) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0287), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-0.59%).

2015 Avg (January) 0.0285
2014 Avg (January) 0.0287

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0286 0.0284 0.0285
February 0.0284 0.0281 0.0282
March 0.0283 0.0281 0.0282
April 0.0285 0.0282 0.0282
May 0.0283 0.0280 0.0281
June 0.0281 0.0279 0.0280
July 0.0281 0.0280 0.0280
August 0.0281 0.0279 0.0280
September 0.0279 0.0266 0.0269
October 0.0267 0.0265 0.0266
November 0.0266 0.0262 0.0264
December 0.0266 0.0260 0.0262