YEARLY HIGH
0.0180 GEL
YEARLY LOW
0.0132 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0162 GEL

2015 LKR to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LKR to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 0.0180. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 0.0132.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0047 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0134 to the December average rate of 0.0167, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0180 was up 28.50% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0140, 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 90 GEL
2014 Average 67 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 66 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23.59 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0178
0.0129
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to GEL 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 0.0154, compared to 0.0170 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0154
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0170

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was March, with a trading range of 0.0036 GEL (High: 0.0168 / Low: 0.0132). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 GEL (High: 0.0134 / Low: 0.0133).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0036
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2015: 0.0173) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0134), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0039 (+29.49%).

2015 Avg (August) 0.0173
2014 Avg (August) 0.0134

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0134 0.0133 0.0134
February 0.0134 0.0132 0.0133
March 0.0168 0.0132 0.0145
April 0.0174 0.0168 0.0170
May 0.0177 0.0169 0.0174
June 0.0172 0.0167 0.0169
July 0.0170 0.0168 0.0169
August 0.0180 0.0170 0.0173
September 0.0176 0.0168 0.0172
October 0.0171 0.0168 0.0170
November 0.0170 0.0167 0.0169
December 0.0169 0.0166 0.0167