YEARLY HIGH
38.4724 LKR
YEARLY LOW
34.9713 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
36.2472 LKR

2015 SAR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SAR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 38.4724. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 34.9713.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5011 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 35.0634 to the December average rate of 38.2109, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 38.4724 was up 10.00% compared to the 2014 peak of 34.9750, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 192,362 LKR
2014 Average 174,072 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 174,857 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,505.47 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

38.5256
34.7487
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 35.4550, compared to 37.0394 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.5843 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 35.4550
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.0394

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was September, with a trading range of 1.7528 LKR (High: 37.6406 / Low: 35.8878). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1178 LKR (High: 35.7171 / Low: 35.5993).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.7528
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1178

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 0.0460 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0460

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 38.2109) against the same month in 2014 (average: 34.9524), the exchange rate shifted by +3.2585 (+9.32%).

2015 Avg (December) 38.2109
2014 Avg (December) 34.9524

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 35.2472 34.9713 35.0634
February 35.5707 35.1543 35.4156
March 35.5594 35.3059 35.4836
April 35.5117 35.1376 35.4423
May 35.7761 35.3767 35.6112
June 35.8014 35.6250 35.7142
July 35.7171 35.5993 35.6682
August 35.8738 35.5518 35.7287
September 37.6406 35.8878 37.1565
October 37.7128 37.3847 37.5711
November 38.1792 37.5694 37.9010
December 38.4724 37.6415 38.2109