YEARLY HIGH
0.0152 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0138 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0147 BBD

2015 LKR to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LKR to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0152. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0138.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0014 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0152 to the December average rate of 0.0140, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0152 was down 0.86% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0154, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 76 BBD
2014 Average 77 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 69 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.95 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0153
0.0138
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to BBD 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 0.0150, compared to 0.0144 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0150
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0144

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was September, with a trading range of 0.0007 BBD (High: 0.0149 / Low: 0.0142). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BBD (High: 0.0150 / Low: 0.0149).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2015. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 0.0152) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0153), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.74%).

2015 Avg (January) 0.0152
2014 Avg (January) 0.0153

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0152 0.0151 0.0152
February 0.0152 0.0150 0.0151
March 0.0151 0.0150 0.0150
April 0.0152 0.0150 0.0150
May 0.0151 0.0149 0.0150
June 0.0150 0.0149 0.0149
July 0.0150 0.0149 0.0150
August 0.0150 0.0149 0.0149
September 0.0149 0.0142 0.0144
October 0.0143 0.0141 0.0142
November 0.0142 0.0140 0.0141
December 0.0142 0.0138 0.0140