YEARLY HIGH
1.6351 SYP
YEARLY LOW
1.3204 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4325 SYP

2015 LKR to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LKR to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 28, valuing the pair at 1.6351. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 24, dropping to 1.3204.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3147 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3862 to the December average rate of 1.5390, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.6351 was up 19.26% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.3710, 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 8,176 SYP
2014 Average 5,856 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 6,602 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,573.43 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.6116
1.3154
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to SYP 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 1.4605, compared to 1.4046 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0559 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4605
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4046

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was November, with a trading range of 0.2278 SYP (High: 1.5483 / Low: 1.3204). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 SYP (High: 1.4139 / Low: 1.4094).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2278
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1726 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1726

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2015: 1.5869) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.1158), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4711 (+42.22%).

2015 Avg (April) 1.5869
2014 Avg (April) 1.1158

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4280 1.3646 1.3862
February 1.4702 1.4162 1.4343
March 1.5963 1.4169 1.5317
April 1.6351 1.4183 1.5869
May 1.4239 1.4075 1.4142
June 1.4132 1.4062 1.4097
July 1.4139 1.4094 1.4115
August 1.4162 1.4030 1.4090
September 1.4029 1.3375 1.3551
October 1.3467 1.3354 1.3401
November 1.5483 1.3204 1.3727
December 1.5650 1.5247 1.5390