YEARLY HIGH
33.0333 SLL
YEARLY LOW
26.4868 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
30.5525 SLL

2015 LKR to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LKR to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 20, valuing the pair at 33.0333. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 24, dropping to 26.4868.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.5465 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.9531 to the December average rate of 29.2642, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 33.0333 was down 2.05% compared to the 2014 peak of 33.7256, 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 165,166 SLL
2014 Average 166,163 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 132,434 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,732.44 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

33.4592
25.9572
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to SLL 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 32.3948, compared to 28.7103 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.6845 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.3948
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.7103

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was November, with a trading range of 5.3273 SLL (High: 31.8786 / Low: 26.5513). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2306 SLL (High: 26.7174 / Low: 26.4868).

November Spread (Volatile) ±5.3273
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2306

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 2.4639 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4639

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 32.6932) against the same month in 2014 (average: 33.0884), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3952 (-1.19%).

2015 Avg (February) 32.6932
2014 Avg (February) 33.0884

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 32.4466 31.5377 31.9531
February 33.0333 32.2988 32.6932
March 33.0166 32.5623 32.8340
April 32.9924 32.5792 32.7843
May 32.8038 32.1523 32.3950
June 32.6872 30.8938 31.7090
July 31.7212 29.5633 30.6615
August 29.5731 27.8243 28.1976
September 27.8223 26.5281 26.8799
October 26.7174 26.4868 26.5824
November 31.8786 26.5513 30.6762
December 29.8385 28.7180 29.2642