2015 NPR to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3676 LKR

YEARLY LOW

1.2600 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3251 LKR

2015 NPR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the NPR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 1.3676. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 24, dropping to 1.2600.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1076 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3204 to the December average rate of 1.3500, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.3676 was down 1.86% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.3936, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,838 LKR

2014 Average 6,680 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 6,300 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 538.18 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.3568

1.2821

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 1.3234, compared to 1.3269 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3234

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3269

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was September, with a trading range of 0.0728 LKR (High: 1.3426 / Low: 1.2698). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0128 LKR (High: 1.3491 / Low: 1.3363).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0728

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0128

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 0.0256 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0256

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 1.3500) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.3066), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0434 (+3.32%).

2015 Avg (December) 1.3500

2014 Avg (December) 1.3066

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3475	1.2898	1.3204
February	1.3481	1.3325	1.3385
March	1.3461	1.3209	1.3304
April	1.3396	1.3141	1.3290
May	1.3226	1.2982	1.3107
June	1.3176	1.3039	1.3115
July	1.3183	1.3029	1.3139
August	1.3114	1.2600	1.2883
September	1.3426	1.2698	1.3150
October	1.3597	1.3373	1.3506
November	1.3491	1.3363	1.3434
December	1.3676	1.3328	1.3500