YEARLY HIGH
0.3311 GMD
YEARLY LOW
0.2726 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3036 GMD

2015 LKR to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LKR to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.3311. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.2726.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0585 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3261 to the December average rate of 0.2757, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.3311 was down 0.51% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.3328, 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 1,655 GMD
2014 Average 1,528 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 1,363 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 292.45 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.3312
0.2707
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to GMD 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 0.3230, compared to 0.2843 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0387 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3230
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2843

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was June, with a trading range of 0.0269 GMD (High: 0.3219 / Low: 0.2950). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 GMD (High: 0.3248 / Low: 0.3226).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0269
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0216 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0216

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 0.3245) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.2916), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0329 (+11.28%).

2015 Avg (February) 0.3245
2014 Avg (February) 0.2916

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3302 0.3214 0.3261
February 0.3311 0.3225 0.3245
March 0.3248 0.3226 0.3233
April 0.3264 0.3223 0.3237
May 0.3239 0.3205 0.3222
June 0.3219 0.2950 0.3179
July 0.2991 0.2940 0.2964
August 0.2984 0.2934 0.2966
September 0.2965 0.2763 0.2828
October 0.2814 0.2741 0.2780
November 0.2784 0.2740 0.2763
December 0.2788 0.2726 0.2757