YEARLY HIGH
0.0378 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0303 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0329 LKR

2015 SLL to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SLL to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 24, valuing the pair at 0.0378. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 20, dropping to 0.0303.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0075 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0313 to the December average rate of 0.0342, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0378 was up 21.42% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0311, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 189 LKR
2014 Average 150 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 151 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37.41 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0383
0.0297
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL 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 0.0309, compared to 0.0350 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0309
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0350

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was November, with a trading range of 0.0063 LKR (High: 0.0377 / Low: 0.0314). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 LKR (High: 0.0378 / Low: 0.0374).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0063
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0050 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0050

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2015: 0.0376) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0300), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0077 (+25.60%).

2015 Avg (October) 0.0376
2014 Avg (October) 0.0300

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0317 0.0308 0.0313
February 0.0310 0.0303 0.0306
March 0.0307 0.0303 0.0305
April 0.0307 0.0303 0.0305
May 0.0311 0.0305 0.0309
June 0.0324 0.0306 0.0315
July 0.0338 0.0315 0.0326
August 0.0359 0.0338 0.0355
September 0.0377 0.0359 0.0372
October 0.0378 0.0374 0.0376
November 0.0377 0.0314 0.0327
December 0.0348 0.0335 0.0342