YEARLY HIGH
2.1858 LKR
YEARLY LOW
2.0177 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1207 LKR

2015 BTN to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the BTN to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 19, valuing the pair at 2.1858. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 24, dropping to 2.0177.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1681 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1170 to the December average rate of 2.1541, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 2.1858 was down 2.10% compared to the 2014 peak of 2.2326, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,929 LKR
2014 Average 10,703 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 10,089 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 840.49 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

2.1768
2.0504
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 2.1180, compared to 2.1234 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0054 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1180
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1234

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was September, with a trading range of 0.1123 LKR (High: 2.1438 / Low: 2.0315). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0273 LKR (High: 2.1128 / Low: 2.0854).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1123
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0273

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0422 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0422

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2015: 2.1663) against the same month in 2014 (average: 2.1277), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0385 (+1.81%).

2015 Avg (October) 2.1663
2014 Avg (October) 2.1277

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1578 2.0691 2.1170
February 2.1590 2.1293 2.1419
March 2.1564 2.1117 2.1308
April 2.1431 2.0898 2.1218
May 2.1152 2.0834 2.0968
June 2.1128 2.0854 2.0999
July 2.1200 2.0838 2.1031
August 2.0992 2.0177 2.0609
September 2.1438 2.0315 2.1039
October 2.1858 2.1507 2.1663
November 2.1659 2.1340 2.1519
December 2.1810 2.1197 2.1541