YEARLY HIGH
56.8234 GNF
YEARLY LOW
50.0350 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
54.0712 GNF

2015 LKR to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LKR to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 29, valuing the pair at 56.8234. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 18, dropping to 50.0350.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.7883 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 53.6409 to the December average rate of 53.8635, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 56.8234 was up 4.23% compared to the 2014 peak of 54.5193, 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 284,117 GNF
2014 Average 268,426 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 250,175 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,941.72 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

55.2309
51.6821
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to GNF 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 54.4919, compared to 53.6505 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8413 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 54.4919
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 53.6505

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was November, with a trading range of 4.6434 GNF (High: 56.2213 / Low: 51.5779). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7373 GNF (High: 54.0989 / Low: 53.3616).

November Spread (Volatile) ±4.6434
December Spread (Stable) ±0.7373

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 2.0309 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0309

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2015: 54.9157) against the same month in 2014 (average: 53.5365), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3792 (+2.58%).

2015 Avg (June) 54.9157
2014 Avg (June) 53.5365

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 54.1107 53.0694 53.6409
February 54.6866 53.6410 54.2683
March 55.1132 53.7720 54.4144
April 55.1749 53.8272 54.7767
May 55.9776 54.3052 54.9352
June 56.8234 53.9082 54.9157
July 56.7547 53.8155 54.7945
August 55.2297 53.8587 54.4039
September 53.9188 51.4526 52.3729
October 53.2723 50.0350 51.9778
November 56.2213 51.5779 54.4904
December 54.0989 53.3616 53.8635