YEARLY HIGH
39.6536 LKR
YEARLY LOW
36.0514 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
37.3437 LKR

2015 QAR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the QAR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 39.6536. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 36.0514.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.6022 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.1700 to the December average rate of 39.3746, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 39.6536 was up 9.98% compared to the 2014 peak of 36.0543, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 198,268 LKR
2014 Average 179,318 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 180,257 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,011.23 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

39.6950
35.8496
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 36.5328, compared to 38.1545 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6217 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.5328
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 38.1545

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was September, with a trading range of 1.7794 LKR (High: 38.7534 / Low: 36.9740). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1200 LKR (High: 36.7842 / Low: 36.6642).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.7794
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1200

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0478 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0478

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 39.3746) against the same month in 2014 (average: 36.0255), the exchange rate shifted by +3.3491 (+9.30%).

2015 Avg (December) 39.3746
2014 Avg (December) 36.0255

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 36.3937 36.0514 36.1700
February 36.6403 36.2446 36.4913
March 36.6199 36.3684 36.5478
April 36.5853 36.2095 36.5160
May 36.8581 36.4445 36.6889
June 36.8798 36.6062 36.7831
July 36.7842 36.6642 36.7353
August 36.9512 36.6163 36.8001
September 38.7534 36.9740 38.2697
October 38.8392 38.4916 38.6947
November 39.3440 38.7126 39.0525
December 39.6536 38.8024 39.3746