YEARLY HIGH
0.2380 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.1814 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2025 LKR

2015 SOS to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SOS to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 0.2380. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 0.1814.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0567 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1841 to the December average rate of 0.2327, the exchange rate registered a net change of 26.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.2380 was up 28.15% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.1858, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,190 LKR
2014 Average 730 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 907 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 283.46 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.2376
0.1792
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.1892, compared to 0.2157 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0265 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1892
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2157

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was September, with a trading range of 0.0189 LKR (High: 0.2218 / Low: 0.2029). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 LKR (High: 0.1907 / Low: 0.1884).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0189
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

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: 0.2327) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.1795), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0532 (+29.63%).

2015 Avg (December) 0.2327
2014 Avg (December) 0.1795

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1875 0.1814 0.1841
February 0.1907 0.1874 0.1893
March 0.1907 0.1884 0.1895
April 0.1919 0.1882 0.1896
May 0.1920 0.1897 0.1909
June 0.1934 0.1902 0.1919
July 0.2000 0.1928 0.1958
August 0.2024 0.1979 0.2007
September 0.2218 0.2029 0.2144
October 0.2269 0.2186 0.2206
November 0.2347 0.2257 0.2299
December 0.2380 0.2297 0.2327