YEARLY HIGH
11.6612 LKR
YEARLY LOW
9.0578 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.6979 LKR

2015 SZL to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SZL to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 11.6612. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 9.0578.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6034 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.3867 to the December average rate of 9.5365, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 11.6612 was down 7.69% compared to the 2014 peak of 12.6329, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 58,306 LKR
2014 Average 60,233 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 45,289 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,016.98 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

11.6569
9.3438
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 11.1669, compared to 10.2288 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9381 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.1669
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.2288

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.9177 LKR (High: 9.9755 / Low: 9.0578). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3371 LKR (High: 11.3356 / Low: 10.9985).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.9177
May Spread (Stable) ±0.3371

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.5114 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5114

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 11.4642) against the same month in 2014 (average: 11.9139), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4497 (-3.77%).

2015 Avg (February) 11.4642
2014 Avg (February) 11.9139

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.5679 11.2113 11.3867
February 11.6612 11.2667 11.4642
March 11.4332 10.6624 11.0201
April 11.2483 10.9088 11.0819
May 11.3356 10.9985 11.1608
June 11.0469 10.6608 10.8878
July 10.9399 10.5464 10.7455
August 10.5919 10.1069 10.3952
September 10.5699 9.8760 10.2102
October 10.7536 10.1346 10.4376
November 10.2517 9.8691 10.0479
December 9.9755 9.0578 9.5365