YEARLY HIGH
4.1416 LKR
YEARLY LOW
3.6229 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.8766 LKR

2015 MUR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the MUR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 4.1416. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 20, dropping to 3.6229.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5187 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.0810 to the December average rate of 3.9738, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 4.1416 was down 4.96% compared to the 2014 peak of 4.3578, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 20,708 LKR
2014 Average 21,274 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 18,115 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,593.58 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

4.1205
3.6465
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR 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 3.8565, compared to 3.8966 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0401 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.8565
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.8966

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was March, with a trading range of 0.3363 LKR (High: 3.9592 / Low: 3.6229). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0477 LKR (High: 3.8032 / Low: 3.7555).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3363
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0477

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2711 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2711

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 4.0810) against the same month in 2014 (average: 4.3158), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2348 (-5.44%).

2015 Avg (January) 4.0810
2014 Avg (January) 4.3158

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.1416 4.0177 4.0810
February 4.0666 3.9658 4.0064
March 3.9592 3.6229 3.7354
April 3.8341 3.6451 3.6860
May 3.8586 3.7773 3.8176
June 3.8375 3.7857 3.8126
July 3.8032 3.7555 3.7745
August 3.8307 3.7563 3.7869
September 3.9920 3.8199 3.9383
October 3.9985 3.9316 3.9653
November 3.9670 3.9145 3.9410
December 4.0280 3.8911 3.9738