YEARLY HIGH
3.1718 LKR
YEARLY LOW
2.9484 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0231 LKR

2015 DOP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the DOP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 17, valuing the pair at 3.1718. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 6, dropping to 2.9484.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2234 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9605 to the December average rate of 3.1554, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 3.1718 was up 3.16% compared to the 2014 peak of 3.0745, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,859 LKR
2014 Average 15,039 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 14,742 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,117.08 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

3.1749
2.9410
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 2.9729, compared to 3.0734 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9729
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0734

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was September, with a trading range of 0.1312 LKR (High: 3.1197 / Low: 2.9885). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0130 LKR (High: 2.9827 / Low: 2.9698).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1312
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0130

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 0.0142 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0142

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2015: 3.1171) against the same month in 2014 (average: 2.9894), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1277 (+4.27%).

2015 Avg (October) 3.1171
2014 Avg (October) 2.9894

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9671 2.9496 2.9605
February 2.9734 2.9532 2.9656
March 2.9827 2.9698 2.9754
April 2.9754 2.9484 2.9717
May 2.9904 2.9621 2.9795
June 2.9931 2.9784 2.9847
July 2.9837 2.9645 2.9705
August 2.9905 2.9576 2.9752
September 3.1197 2.9885 3.0852
October 3.1718 3.0986 3.1171
November 3.1640 3.0999 3.1369
December 3.1700 3.1366 3.1554