YEARLY HIGH
72.2290 LKR
YEARLY LOW
65.6385 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
67.9856 LKR

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 361,145 LKR
2014 Average 326,474 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 328,193 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,952.25 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

72.2600
65.2677
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 66.5087
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 69.4625

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

September Spread (Volatile) ±3.2831
July Spread (Stable) ±0.2193

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0869

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2015 Avg (December) 71.6773
2014 Avg (December) 65.5941

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