YEARLY HIGH
0.0791 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.0713 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0745 BWP

2015 LKR to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LKR to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 0.0791. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 6, dropping to 0.0713.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0077 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0728 to the December average rate of 0.0770, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0791 was up 8.59% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0728, 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 395 BWP
2014 Average 344 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 357 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38.69 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0774
0.0719
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to BWP 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 0.0736, compared to 0.0754 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0736
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0754

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was September, with a trading range of 0.0044 BWP (High: 0.0775 / Low: 0.0730). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 BWP (High: 0.0733 / Low: 0.0725).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0044
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 0.0770) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0721), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0049 (+6.75%).

2015 Avg (December) 0.0770
2014 Avg (December) 0.0721

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0733 0.0725 0.0728
February 0.0731 0.0713 0.0723
March 0.0762 0.0723 0.0745
April 0.0752 0.0732 0.0744
May 0.0741 0.0725 0.0733
June 0.0752 0.0733 0.0742
July 0.0758 0.0740 0.0749
August 0.0769 0.0756 0.0760
September 0.0775 0.0730 0.0750
October 0.0749 0.0724 0.0738
November 0.0762 0.0747 0.0755
December 0.0791 0.0755 0.0770