YEARLY HIGH
0.1111 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0856 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0938 ZAR

2015 LKR to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LKR to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 0.1111. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 0.0856.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0254 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0878 to the December average rate of 0.1050, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.1111 was up 24.68% 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 555 ZAR
2014 Average 415 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 428 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 127.17 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.1068
0.0854
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to ZAR 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 0.0980 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0084 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0896
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0980

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.0108 ZAR (High: 0.1111 / Low: 0.1002). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 ZAR (High: 0.0909 / Low: 0.0882).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0108
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 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 0.1050) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0876), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0173 (+19.79%).

2015 Avg (December) 0.1050
2014 Avg (December) 0.0876

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0892 0.0865 0.0878
February 0.0888 0.0856 0.0872
March 0.0937 0.0875 0.0908
April 0.0917 0.0888 0.0902
May 0.0909 0.0882 0.0896
June 0.0938 0.0904 0.0919
July 0.0948 0.0915 0.0931
August 0.0990 0.0945 0.0962
September 0.1013 0.0946 0.0980
October 0.0987 0.0930 0.0958
November 0.1013 0.0976 0.0995
December 0.1111 0.1002 0.1050