YEARLY HIGH
11.6624 LKR
YEARLY LOW
9.0039 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.6966 LKR

2015 LSL to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LSL to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 11.6624. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 9.0039.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6585 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.3870 to the December average rate of 9.5245, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 11.6624 was down 7.72% compared to the 2014 peak of 12.6374, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 58,312 LKR
2014 Average 60,243 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 45,019 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,292.39 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

11.6578
9.3306
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 11.1668, compared to 10.2263 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9405 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.1668
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.2263

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.9699 LKR (High: 9.9738 / Low: 9.0039). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3353 LKR (High: 11.3356 / Low: 11.0003).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.9699
May Spread (Stable) ±0.3353

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.5237 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5237

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 11.4639) against the same month in 2014 (average: 11.9192), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4553 (-3.82%).

2015 Avg (February) 11.4639
2014 Avg (February) 11.9192

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.5654 11.2109 11.3870
February 11.6624 11.2669 11.4639
March 11.4349 10.6633 11.0216
April 11.2489 10.9088 11.0815
May 11.3356 11.0003 11.1618
June 11.0459 10.6617 10.8852
July 10.9432 10.5559 10.7464
August 10.5921 10.0991 10.3940
September 10.5611 9.8792 10.2061
October 10.7553 10.1366 10.4387
November 10.2544 9.8687 10.0482
December 9.9738 9.0039 9.5245