2015 LRD to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6949 LKR

YEARLY LOW

1.4349 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5840 LKR

2015 LRD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LRD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 1.6949. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.4349.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2600 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4393 to the December average rate of 1.6738, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.6949 was up 3.69% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.6345, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LRD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 8,475 LKR

2014 Average 7,411 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 7,174 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,300.24 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.6972

1.4159

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD to LKR 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 1.5522, compared to 1.6158 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0636 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5522

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6158

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was February, with a trading range of 0.1272 LKR (High: 1.5764 / Low: 1.4492). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0071 LKR (High: 1.5769 / Low: 1.5698).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1272

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0071

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 0.0267 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0267

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 1.6738) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.4337), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2401 (+16.74%).

2015 Avg (December) 1.6738

2014 Avg (December) 1.4337

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4485	1.4349	1.4393
February	1.5764	1.4492	1.5668
March	1.5769	1.5698	1.5735
April	1.5754	1.5557	1.5711
May	1.5860	1.5661	1.5789
June	1.5962	1.5716	1.5833
July	1.5930	1.5613	1.5710
August	1.5829	1.5137	1.5443
September	1.6398	1.5206	1.5910
October	1.6843	1.6211	1.6574
November	1.6809	1.6388	1.6571
December	1.6949	1.6206	1.6738