YEARLY HIGH
18.9603 LKR
YEARLY LOW
17.1070 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.7593 LKR

2015 GTQ to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the GTQ to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 18.9603. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 3, dropping to 17.1070.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8534 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.2478 to the December average rate of 18.8404, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 18.9603 was up 9.73% compared to the 2014 peak of 17.2798, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 94,802 LKR
2014 Average 84,404 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 85,535 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,266.86 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

18.9997
17.0885
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 17.3740, compared to 18.1446 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7706 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.3740
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.1446

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was September, with a trading range of 0.9467 LKR (High: 18.4106 / Low: 17.4639). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0912 LKR (High: 17.4904 / Low: 17.3992).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.9467
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0912

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1447 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1447

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 18.8404) against the same month in 2014 (average: 17.1979), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6426 (+9.55%).

2015 Avg (December) 18.8404
2014 Avg (December) 17.1979

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.3223 17.1566 17.2478
February 17.4582 17.2786 17.3725
March 17.4904 17.3992 17.4523
April 17.4058 17.1215 17.3076
May 17.4766 17.1070 17.3592
June 17.5791 17.4083 17.5045
July 17.5657 17.4295 17.4882
August 17.5723 17.4475 17.5179
September 18.4106 17.4639 18.1091
October 18.3988 18.2492 18.3285
November 18.8193 18.3812 18.5832
December 18.9603 18.6904 18.8404