YEARLY HIGH
0.8131 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.7344 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7655 LKR

2015 DJF to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the DJF to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.8131. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.7344.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0788 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7403 to the December average rate of 0.8070, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.8131 was up 9.99% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.7392, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,066 LKR
2014 Average 3,658 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 3,672 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 393.76 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.8137
0.7337
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 0.7488, compared to 0.7823 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0335 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7488
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7823

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was September, with a trading range of 0.0381 LKR (High: 0.7956 / Low: 0.7574). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 LKR (High: 0.7553 / Low: 0.7518).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0381
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, 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 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 0.8070) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.7355), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0715 (+9.72%).

2015 Avg (December) 0.8070
2014 Avg (December) 0.7355

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7459 0.7344 0.7403
February 0.7491 0.7416 0.7460
March 0.7503 0.7449 0.7486
April 0.7505 0.7432 0.7490
May 0.7576 0.7472 0.7531
June 0.7575 0.7540 0.7555
July 0.7553 0.7518 0.7537
August 0.7580 0.7503 0.7541
September 0.7956 0.7574 0.7850
October 0.7962 0.7889 0.7933
November 0.8063 0.7933 0.8004
December 0.8131 0.7963 0.8070