YEARLY HIGH
0.5968 BDT
YEARLY LOW
0.5418 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5732 BDT

2015 LKR to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LKR to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.5968. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 29, dropping to 0.5418.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0549 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5914 to the December average rate of 0.5461, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.5968 was down 0.20% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.5980, 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 2,984 BDT
2014 Average 2,970 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 2,709 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 274.66 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.5959
0.5415
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to BDT 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 0.5851, compared to 0.5614 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0237 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5851
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5614

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was September, with a trading range of 0.0272 BDT (High: 0.5782 / Low: 0.5510). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 BDT (High: 0.5856 / Low: 0.5842).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0272
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

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 0.0222 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0222

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 0.5914) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.5941), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0027 (-0.46%).

2015 Avg (January) 0.5914
2014 Avg (January) 0.5941

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5968 0.5859 0.5914
February 0.5884 0.5845 0.5859
March 0.5859 0.5840 0.5850
April 0.5856 0.5842 0.5850
May 0.5859 0.5803 0.5826
June 0.5815 0.5794 0.5805
July 0.5823 0.5807 0.5814
August 0.5823 0.5787 0.5809
September 0.5782 0.5510 0.5587
October 0.5547 0.5513 0.5525
November 0.5546 0.5418 0.5488
December 0.5474 0.5419 0.5461