YEARLY HIGH
0.0585 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.0527 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0564 GTQ

2015 LKR to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LKR to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 3, valuing the pair at 0.0585. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 14, dropping to 0.0527.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0057 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0580 to the December average rate of 0.0531, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0585 was down 3.06% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0603, 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 292 GTQ
2014 Average 296 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 264 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28.57 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0585
0.0526
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to GTQ 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 0.0576, compared to 0.0552 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0576
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0552

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was September, with a trading range of 0.0029 GTQ (High: 0.0573 / Low: 0.0543). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 GTQ (High: 0.0575 / Low: 0.0572).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0029
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2015: 0.0576) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0593), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0017 (-2.81%).

2015 Avg (May) 0.0576
2014 Avg (May) 0.0593

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0583 0.0577 0.0580
February 0.0579 0.0573 0.0576
March 0.0575 0.0572 0.0573
April 0.0584 0.0575 0.0578
May 0.0585 0.0572 0.0576
June 0.0574 0.0569 0.0571
July 0.0574 0.0569 0.0572
August 0.0573 0.0569 0.0571
September 0.0573 0.0543 0.0552
October 0.0548 0.0544 0.0546
November 0.0544 0.0531 0.0538
December 0.0535 0.0527 0.0531