YEARLY HIGH
7.0756 CDF
YEARLY LOW
6.3951 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.8178 CDF

2015 LKR to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LKR to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 7.0756. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 14, dropping to 6.3951.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6805 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.0315 to the December average rate of 6.4640, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 7.0756 was down 0.81% compared to the 2014 peak of 7.1332, 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 35,378 CDF
2014 Average 35,361 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 31,975 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,402.60 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

7.0883
6.4073
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to CDF 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 6.9596, compared to 6.6760 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2836 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.9596
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.6760

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was September, with a trading range of 0.3178 CDF (High: 6.8838 / Low: 6.5660). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0616 CDF (High: 6.9364 / Low: 6.8748).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.3178
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0616

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 0.2513 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2513

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 7.0315) against the same month in 2014 (average: 7.0703), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0387 (-0.55%).

2015 Avg (January) 7.0315
2014 Avg (January) 7.0703

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.0756 6.9837 7.0315
February 7.0157 6.8933 6.9689
March 6.9728 6.9016 6.9568
April 7.0221 6.9333 6.9699
May 6.9790 6.8809 6.9233
June 6.9364 6.8748 6.9071
July 6.9522 6.8890 6.9236
August 6.9461 6.8671 6.9080
September 6.8838 6.5660 6.6568
October 6.6153 6.5528 6.5829
November 6.5943 6.4713 6.5206
December 6.5678 6.3951 6.4640