YEARLY HIGH
0.3392 DOP
YEARLY LOW
0.3153 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3310 DOP

2015 LKR to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LKR to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 6, valuing the pair at 0.3392. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 17, dropping to 0.3153.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0239 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3378 to the December average rate of 0.3169, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.3392 was up 0.39% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.3379, 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 1,696 DOP
2014 Average 1,662 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 1,576 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 119.45 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.3399
0.3148
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to DOP 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 0.3364, compared to 0.3256 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0108 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3364
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3256

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was September, with a trading range of 0.0141 DOP (High: 0.3346 / Low: 0.3205). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 DOP (High: 0.3367 / Low: 0.3353).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0141
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

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 0.0119 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0119

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2015: 0.3365) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.3301), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0064 (+1.95%).

2015 Avg (April) 0.3365
2014 Avg (April) 0.3301

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3390 0.3370 0.3378
February 0.3386 0.3363 0.3372
March 0.3367 0.3353 0.3361
April 0.3392 0.3361 0.3365
May 0.3376 0.3344 0.3356
June 0.3358 0.3341 0.3350
July 0.3373 0.3352 0.3366
August 0.3381 0.3344 0.3361
September 0.3346 0.3205 0.3242
October 0.3227 0.3153 0.3208
November 0.3226 0.3161 0.3188
December 0.3188 0.3155 0.3169