2015 LKR to JMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8771 JMD

YEARLY LOW

0.8296 JMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8593 JMD

2015 LKR to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LKR to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 0.8771. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 0.8296.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0476 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8729 to the December average rate of 0.8352, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.8771 was up 0.55% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.8723, 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 4,386 JMD

2014 Average 4,247 JMD

Yearly Trough Low 4,148 JMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 237.83 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.8773

0.8314

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to JMD 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 0.8666, compared to 0.8519 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0147 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8666

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8519

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was September, with a trading range of 0.0351 JMD (High: 0.8737 / Low: 0.8386). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0050 JMD (High: 0.8674 / Low: 0.8623).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0351

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0050

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0247 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0247

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 0.8729) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.8139), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0590 (+7.25%).

2015 Avg (January) 0.8729

2014 Avg (January) 0.8139

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8771	0.8695	0.8729
February	0.8745	0.8665	0.8694
March	0.8678	0.8619	0.8651
April	0.8673	0.8606	0.8630
May	0.8677	0.8607	0.8650
June	0.8674	0.8623	0.8643
July	0.8710	0.8636	0.8681
August	0.8770	0.8634	0.8735
September	0.8737	0.8386	0.8488
October	0.8498	0.8402	0.8461
November	0.8482	0.8296	0.8396
December	0.8384	0.8305	0.8352