YEARLY HIGH
0.1167 MVR
YEARLY LOW
0.1062 MVR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1125 MVR

2015 LKR to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LKR to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.1167. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.1062.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0105 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1159 to the December average rate of 0.1069, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.1167 was down 1.91% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.1190, 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 584 MVR
2014 Average 589 MVR
Yearly Trough Low 531 MVR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 52.68 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.1168
0.1060
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to MVR 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 0.1148, compared to 0.1103 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0045 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1148
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1103

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was September, with a trading range of 0.0053 MVR (High: 0.1137 / Low: 0.1084). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 MVR (High: 0.1146 / Low: 0.1138).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0053
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 0.0044 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0044

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 0.1159) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.1178), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0018 (-1.56%).

2015 Avg (January) 0.1159
2014 Avg (January) 0.1178

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1167 0.1153 0.1159
February 0.1156 0.1145 0.1149
March 0.1154 0.1141 0.1147
April 0.1157 0.1142 0.1148
May 0.1153 0.1135 0.1143
June 0.1145 0.1135 0.1141
July 0.1146 0.1138 0.1143
August 0.1150 0.1137 0.1142
September 0.1137 0.1084 0.1098
October 0.1094 0.1084 0.1087
November 0.1087 0.1068 0.1078
December 0.1086 0.1062 0.1069