YEARLY HIGH
0.1104 SZL
YEARLY LOW
0.0858 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0938 SZL

2015 LKR to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LKR to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 0.1104. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 0.0858.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0246 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0878 to the December average rate of 0.1049, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.1104 was up 23.95% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0891, 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 552 SZL
2014 Average 415 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 429 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 123.24 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.1067
0.0855
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to SZL 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 0.0896, compared to 0.0979 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0083 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0896
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0979

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.0102 SZL (High: 0.1104 / Low: 0.1002). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 SZL (High: 0.0909 / Low: 0.0882).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0102
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 0.1049) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0877), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0173 (+19.67%).

2015 Avg (December) 0.1049
2014 Avg (December) 0.0877

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0892 0.0864 0.0878
February 0.0888 0.0858 0.0872
March 0.0938 0.0875 0.0908
April 0.0917 0.0889 0.0902
May 0.0909 0.0882 0.0896
June 0.0938 0.0905 0.0919
July 0.0948 0.0914 0.0931
August 0.0989 0.0944 0.0962
September 0.1013 0.0946 0.0980
October 0.0987 0.0930 0.0958
November 0.1013 0.0975 0.0995
December 0.1104 0.1002 0.1049