YEARLY HIGH
0.1564 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.1413 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1468 LKR

2015 CDF to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the CDF to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 0.1564. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 0.1413.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0150 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1422 to the December average rate of 0.1547, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.1564 was up 9.46% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.1429, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 782 LKR
2014 Average 707 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 707 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 75.20 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.1560
0.1410
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.1437, compared to 0.1499 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0062 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1437
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1499

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was September, with a trading range of 0.0070 LKR (High: 0.1523 / Low: 0.1453). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 LKR (High: 0.1455 / Low: 0.1442).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0070
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

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 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 0.1547) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.1417), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0131 (+9.21%).

2015 Avg (December) 0.1547
2014 Avg (December) 0.1417

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1432 0.1413 0.1422
February 0.1451 0.1425 0.1435
March 0.1449 0.1434 0.1437
April 0.1442 0.1424 0.1435
May 0.1453 0.1433 0.1444
June 0.1455 0.1442 0.1448
July 0.1452 0.1438 0.1444
August 0.1456 0.1440 0.1448
September 0.1523 0.1453 0.1503
October 0.1526 0.1512 0.1519
November 0.1545 0.1516 0.1534
December 0.1564 0.1523 0.1547