YEARLY HIGH
6.8504 LKR
YEARLY LOW
6.4110 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.5724 LKR

2015 ETB to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ETB to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 6.8504. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 8, dropping to 6.4110.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4394 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.5043 to the December average rate of 6.7906, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 6.8504 was down 0.30% compared to the 2014 peak of 6.8712, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 34,252 LKR
2014 Average 33,201 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 32,055 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,196.84 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

6.8260
6.4013
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 6.5094, compared to 6.6354 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1260 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.5094
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.6354

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was September, with a trading range of 0.2914 LKR (High: 6.7471 / Low: 6.4557). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0302 LKR (High: 6.5428 / Low: 6.5127).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.2914
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0302

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0377 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0377

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 6.7906) against the same month in 2014 (average: 6.5021), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2886 (+4.44%).

2015 Avg (December) 6.7906
2014 Avg (December) 6.5021

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.5320 6.4700 6.5043
February 6.5508 6.5200 6.5403
March 6.5428 6.5127 6.5272
April 6.5142 6.4709 6.4993
May 6.5165 6.4752 6.4988
June 6.5120 6.4623 6.4866
July 6.4646 6.4192 6.4488
August 6.4510 6.4110 6.4367
September 6.7471 6.4557 6.6688
October 6.7469 6.6842 6.7161
November 6.8014 6.6882 6.7513
December 6.8504 6.7437 6.7906