YEARLY HIGH
1.2054 LKR
YEARLY LOW
1.1401 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1641 LKR

2015 JMD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the JMD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 28, valuing the pair at 1.2054. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 1.1401.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0654 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1456 to the December average rate of 1.1973, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.2054 was down 2.31% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.2339, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,027 LKR
2014 Average 5,890 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 5,700 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 326.85 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.2025
1.1396
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD 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 1.1539, compared to 1.1742 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0203 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1539
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1742

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was September, with a trading range of 0.0479 LKR (High: 1.1924 / Low: 1.1445). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0067 LKR (High: 1.1596 / Low: 1.1529).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0479
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0067

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0071 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0071

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2015: 1.1911) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.1609), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0301 (+2.59%).

2015 Avg (November) 1.1911
2014 Avg (November) 1.1609

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1500 1.1401 1.1456
February 1.1540 1.1435 1.1502
March 1.1602 1.1523 1.1559
April 1.1620 1.1530 1.1588
May 1.1619 1.1524 1.1561
June 1.1596 1.1529 1.1570
July 1.1580 1.1481 1.1519
August 1.1582 1.1403 1.1448
September 1.1924 1.1445 1.1783
October 1.1902 1.1767 1.1820
November 1.2054 1.1790 1.1911
December 1.2040 1.1928 1.1973