2015 BBD to LKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2015.
2015 BBD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015
During 2015, the BBD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 72.2290. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 65.6385.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.5905 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 65.8504 to the December average rate of 71.6773, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 72.2290 was up 10.03% compared to the 2014 peak of 65.6470, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BBD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.
BBD to LKR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 66.5087, compared to 69.4625 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.9538 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2015 was September, with a trading range of 3.2831 LKR (High: 70.5784 / Low: 67.2953). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2193 LKR (High: 66.9742 / Low: 66.7549).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0869 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 71.6773) against the same month in 2014 (average: 65.5941), the exchange rate shifted by +6.0832 (+9.27%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66.2613 | 65.6385 | 65.8504 |
| February | 66.6965 | 65.9836 | 66.4393 |
| March | 66.6835 | 66.2219 | 66.5433 |
| April | 66.6013 | 65.8990 | 66.4664 |
| May | 67.0765 | 66.3415 | 66.7807 |
| June | 67.1395 | 66.8076 | 66.9720 |
| July | 66.9742 | 66.7549 | 66.8851 |
| August | 67.2905 | 66.6649 | 67.0050 |
| September | 70.5784 | 67.2953 | 69.6742 |
| October | 70.6886 | 70.0925 | 70.4415 |
| November | 71.6435 | 70.4570 | 71.0919 |
| December | 72.2290 | 70.6096 | 71.6773 |