YEARLY HIGH
0.1560 ETB
YEARLY LOW
0.1460 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1522 ETB

2015 LKR to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LKR to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 8, valuing the pair at 0.1560. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.1460.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0100 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1537 to the December average rate of 0.1473, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.1560 was up 1.18% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.1542, 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 780 ETB
2014 Average 753 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 730 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 50.02 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.1562
0.1465
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to ETB 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 0.1536, compared to 0.1508 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1536
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1508

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was September, with a trading range of 0.0067 ETB (High: 0.1549 / Low: 0.1482). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 ETB (High: 0.1535 / Low: 0.1528).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0067
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0054 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0054

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2015: 0.1554) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.1523), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0031 (+2.01%).

2015 Avg (August) 0.1554
2014 Avg (August) 0.1523

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1546 0.1531 0.1537
February 0.1534 0.1527 0.1529
March 0.1535 0.1528 0.1532
April 0.1545 0.1535 0.1539
May 0.1544 0.1535 0.1539
June 0.1547 0.1536 0.1542
July 0.1558 0.1547 0.1551
August 0.1560 0.1550 0.1554
September 0.1549 0.1482 0.1500
October 0.1496 0.1482 0.1489
November 0.1495 0.1470 0.1481
December 0.1483 0.1460 0.1473