YEARLY HIGH
1.6375 YER
YEARLY LOW
1.4892 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5831 YER

2015 LKR to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LKR to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 1.6375. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.4892.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1483 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6327 to the December average rate of 1.5005, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.6375 was down 0.88% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.6521, 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 8,188 YER
2014 Average 8,232 YER
Yearly Trough Low 7,446 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 741.41 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.6460
1.4873
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to YER 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 1.6167, compared to 1.5495 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0672 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6167
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5495

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was September, with a trading range of 0.0733 YER (High: 1.5974 / Low: 1.5241). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0061 YER (High: 1.6115 / Low: 1.6054).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0733
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0061

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 0.0611 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0611

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 1.6327) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.6452), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0124 (-0.75%).

2015 Avg (January) 1.6327
2014 Avg (January) 1.6452

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6375 1.6228 1.6327
February 1.6300 1.6123 1.6186
March 1.6239 1.6127 1.6160
April 1.6314 1.6146 1.6177
May 1.6208 1.6030 1.6100
June 1.6094 1.6010 1.6054
July 1.6115 1.6054 1.6081
August 1.6138 1.5984 1.6050
September 1.5974 1.5241 1.5440
October 1.5336 1.5218 1.5268
November 1.5263 1.4997 1.5125
December 1.5230 1.4892 1.5005