2015 GMD to LKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2015.
2015 GMD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015
During 2015, the GMD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 3.6683. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 3.0203.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6480 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0665 to the December average rate of 3.6268, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 3.6683 was up 6.40% compared to the 2014 peak of 3.4476, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GMD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.
GMD to LKR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.0969, compared to 3.5212 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4244 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2015 was June, with a trading range of 0.2828 LKR (High: 3.3897 / Low: 3.1069). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0214 LKR (High: 3.0999 / Low: 3.0785).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.0033 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 3.6268) against the same month in 2014 (average: 3.0425), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5843 (+19.21%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.1113 | 3.0287 | 3.0665 |
| February | 3.1007 | 3.0203 | 3.0815 |
| March | 3.0999 | 3.0785 | 3.0928 |
| April | 3.1027 | 3.0636 | 3.0894 |
| May | 3.1198 | 3.0877 | 3.1040 |
| June | 3.3897 | 3.1069 | 3.1469 |
| July | 3.4008 | 3.3430 | 3.3740 |
| August | 3.4088 | 3.3515 | 3.3719 |
| September | 3.6199 | 3.3730 | 3.5385 |
| October | 3.6486 | 3.5535 | 3.5974 |
| November | 3.6491 | 3.5923 | 3.6187 |
| December | 3.6683 | 3.5867 | 3.6268 |