YEARLY HIGH
11.8041 LKR
YEARLY LOW
9.2723 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.2312 LKR

2015 SCR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SCR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 11.8041. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 9.2723.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5318 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.4661 to the December average rate of 11.2267, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 11.8041 was up 7.74% compared to the 2014 peak of 10.9562, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 59,020 LKR
2014 Average 51,493 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 46,361 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,659.04 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

11.4028
9.2900
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 9.7539, compared to 10.7085 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9546 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.7539
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.7085

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 1.0103 LKR (High: 11.8041 / Low: 10.7938). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2586 LKR (High: 9.9414 / Low: 9.6828).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.0103
April Spread (Stable) ±0.2586

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 11.2267) against the same month in 2014 (average: 9.3809), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8458 (+19.68%).

2015 Avg (December) 11.2267
2014 Avg (December) 9.3809

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.9708 9.2723 9.4661
February 9.6649 9.3310 9.4785
March 9.9506 9.4851 9.7089
April 9.9414 9.6828 9.7989
May 10.1237 9.7402 9.9516
June 10.3604 9.9940 10.1195
July 10.4453 9.9343 10.1994
August 10.5133 10.0243 10.2419
September 11.0740 10.2867 10.6835
October 11.0948 10.4215 10.8201
November 11.4251 10.6198 11.0794
December 11.8041 10.7938 11.2267