YEARLY HIGH
37.5704 LKR
YEARLY LOW
31.6655 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
34.9735 LKR

2015 MYR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the MYR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 29, valuing the pair at 37.5704. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 24, dropping to 31.6655.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.9048 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.8195 to the December average rate of 33.4955, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 37.5704 was down 9.14% compared to the 2014 peak of 41.3476, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 751,407 LKR
2014 Average 798,481 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 633,311 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 118,096.72 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

37.5665
31.8797
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR 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 36.5674, compared to 33.3795 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.1879 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.5674
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 33.3795

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 3.2875 LKR (High: 34.9530 / Low: 31.6655). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6173 LKR (High: 35.5712 / Low: 34.9539).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.2875
July Spread (Stable) ±0.6173

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 2.0662 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0662

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2015: 36.6292) against the same month in 2014 (average: 40.1191), the exchange rate shifted by -3.4900 (-8.70%).

2015 Avg (April) 36.6292
2014 Avg (April) 40.1191

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 37.3493 36.4194 36.8195
February 37.5184 36.4083 36.9195
March 36.8672 35.6834 36.1463
April 37.5704 35.9834 36.6292
May 37.4837 36.5738 37.0926
June 36.3681 35.4258 35.7976
July 35.5712 34.9539 35.1904
August 34.9530 31.6655 33.1241
September 33.2923 31.6921 32.3536
October 34.0959 31.9214 33.1319
November 33.9033 32.3297 32.9815
December 34.1418 33.0790 33.4955