YEARLY HIGH
0.1436 MDL
YEARLY LOW
0.1188 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1379 MDL

2015 LKR to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LKR to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 3, valuing the pair at 0.1436. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.1188.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0247 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1265 to the December average rate of 0.1375, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.1436 was up 20.09% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.1195, 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 718 MDL
2014 Average 537 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 594 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 123.56 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.1432
0.1250
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to MDL 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 0.1353, compared to 0.1406 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0054 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1353
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1406

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.0170 MDL (High: 0.1359 / Low: 0.1188). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 MDL (High: 0.1429 / Low: 0.1401).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0170
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0029 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2015: 0.1413) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.1098), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0315 (+28.68%).

2015 Avg (September) 0.1413
2014 Avg (September) 0.1098

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1359 0.1188 0.1265
February 0.1428 0.1360 0.1397
March 0.1402 0.1352 0.1380
April 0.1391 0.1313 0.1353
May 0.1365 0.1322 0.1340
June 0.1428 0.1348 0.1380
July 0.1430 0.1400 0.1416
August 0.1429 0.1401 0.1417
September 0.1436 0.1388 0.1413
October 0.1424 0.1393 0.1412
November 0.1422 0.1393 0.1405
December 0.1395 0.1362 0.1375