YEARLY HIGH
0.7573 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.6116 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7004 LKR

2015 SYP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SYP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 0.7573. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 28, dropping to 0.6116.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1458 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7215 to the December average rate of 0.6498, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.7573 was down 18.37% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.9278, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,787 LKR
2014 Average 4,288 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 3,058 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 728.76 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.7577
0.6195
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 0.6868, compared to 0.7139 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0271 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6868
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7139

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was November, with a trading range of 0.1114 LKR (High: 0.7573 / Low: 0.6459). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 LKR (High: 0.7095 / Low: 0.7072).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1114
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0813 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0813

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2015: 0.7311) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.7778), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0467 (-6.00%).

2015 Avg (November) 0.7311
2014 Avg (November) 0.7778

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7328 0.7003 0.7215
February 0.7061 0.6802 0.6973
March 0.7058 0.6264 0.6546
April 0.7050 0.6116 0.6311
May 0.7105 0.7023 0.7071
June 0.7111 0.7076 0.7094
July 0.7095 0.7072 0.7085
August 0.7127 0.7061 0.7097
September 0.7476 0.7128 0.7381
October 0.7488 0.7426 0.7462
November 0.7573 0.6459 0.7311
December 0.6558 0.6390 0.6498