YEARLY HIGH
75.5554 LKR
YEARLY LOW
55.7019 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
62.3938 LKR

2015 GEL to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the GEL to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 75.5554. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 55.7019.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.8535 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 74.5969 to the December average rate of 59.8893, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 75.5554 was up 0.53% compared to the 2014 peak of 75.1584, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 377,777 LKR
2014 Average 370,915 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 278,509 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 99,267.48 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

77.0313
55.8237
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL 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 65.9130, compared to 58.8746 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.0384 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 65.9130
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 58.8746

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was March, with a trading range of 16.0247 LKR (High: 75.5406 / Low: 59.5159). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7055 LKR (High: 75.0624 / Low: 74.3569).

March Spread (Volatile) ±16.0247
January Spread (Stable) ±0.7055

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 11.0164 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -11.0164

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 75.2640) against the same month in 2014 (average: 74.6315), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6324 (+0.85%).

2015 Avg (February) 75.2640
2014 Avg (February) 74.6315

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 75.0624 74.3569 74.5969
February 75.5554 74.7478 75.2640
March 75.5406 59.5159 69.8577
April 59.4181 57.3613 58.8412
May 59.0255 56.5410 57.5910
June 59.8548 58.1320 59.3272
July 59.6259 58.7322 59.2906
August 58.9041 55.7019 57.6882
September 59.6878 56.9130 58.0968
October 59.4244 58.5658 58.9956
November 59.7652 58.8765 59.2874
December 60.2317 59.0215 59.8893