YEARLY HIGH
1.5792 GYD
YEARLY LOW
1.4267 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5182 GYD

2015 LKR to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LKR to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.5792. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.4267.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1525 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5701 to the December average rate of 1.4361, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.5792 was down 0.49% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.5869, 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 7,896 GYD
2014 Average 7,861 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 7,134 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 762.43 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.5835
1.4227
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to GYD 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 1.5517, compared to 1.4847 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0670 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5517
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4847

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was September, with a trading range of 0.0701 GYD (High: 1.5306 / Low: 1.4605). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0058 GYD (High: 1.5433 / Low: 1.5375).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0701
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0058

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 0.0587 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0587

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 1.5701) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.5731), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0030 (-0.19%).

2015 Avg (January) 1.5701
2014 Avg (January) 1.5731

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5792 1.5607 1.5701
February 1.5617 1.5520 1.5557
March 1.5572 1.5485 1.5523
April 1.5627 1.5476 1.5505
May 1.5531 1.5377 1.5439
June 1.5413 1.5346 1.5377
July 1.5433 1.5375 1.5410
August 1.5458 1.5321 1.5378
September 1.5306 1.4605 1.4791
October 1.4696 1.4595 1.4644
November 1.4655 1.4370 1.4499
December 1.4587 1.4267 1.4361