YEARLY HIGH
1.3617 DJF
YEARLY LOW
1.2298 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3075 DJF

2015 LKR to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LKR to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 1.3617. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.2298.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1319 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3508 to the December average rate of 1.2392, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.3617 was down 1.26% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.3790, 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 6,809 DJF
2014 Average 6,834 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 6,149 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 659.42 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.3619
1.2280
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to DJF 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 1.3356, compared to 1.2794 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0563 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3356
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2794

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was September, with a trading range of 0.0633 DJF (High: 1.3203 / Low: 1.2570). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0062 DJF (High: 1.3302 / Low: 1.3240).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0633
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0062

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 0.0520 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0520

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 1.3508) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.3618), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0110 (-0.81%).

2015 Avg (January) 1.3508
2014 Avg (January) 1.3618

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3617 1.3407 1.3508
February 1.3485 1.3349 1.3404
March 1.3424 1.3327 1.3359
April 1.3455 1.3324 1.3351
May 1.3382 1.3199 1.3279
June 1.3263 1.3201 1.3237
July 1.3302 1.3240 1.3269
August 1.3329 1.3193 1.3261
September 1.3203 1.2570 1.2741
October 1.2676 1.2560 1.2605
November 1.2606 1.2402 1.2493
December 1.2558 1.2298 1.2392