YEARLY HIGH
4.5962 MWK
YEARLY LOW
3.2439 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.6543 MWK

2015 LKR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LKR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 4.5962. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 21, dropping to 3.2439.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3523 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.5087 to the December average rate of 4.3405, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 4.5962 was up 21.58% compared to the 2014 peak of 3.7803, 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 22,981 MWK
2014 Average 16,041 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 16,220 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,761.45 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

4.4463
3.1770
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to MWK 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 3.3594, compared to 3.9491 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5897 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.3594
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.9491

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.6916 MWK (High: 4.1444 / Low: 3.4528). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0605 MWK (High: 3.3685 / Low: 3.3080).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.6916
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0605

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1255 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1255

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 4.3405) against the same month in 2014 (average: 3.6663), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6742 (+18.39%).

2015 Avg (December) 4.3405
2014 Avg (December) 3.6663

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.5986 3.4441 3.5087
February 3.4734 3.2791 3.3832
March 3.3848 3.2912 3.3323
April 3.3685 3.3080 3.3414
May 3.3534 3.2807 3.3081
June 3.3268 3.2439 3.2828
July 3.5108 3.2917 3.3931
August 4.1444 3.4528 3.9585
September 4.1667 3.9509 4.0185
October 3.9571 3.8944 3.9295
November 4.1914 3.9405 4.0544
December 4.5962 4.1411 4.3405