YEARLY HIGH
0.3488 PHP
YEARLY LOW
0.3248 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3348 PHP

2015 LKR to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LKR to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 24, valuing the pair at 0.3488. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.3248.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0240 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3385 to the December average rate of 0.3292, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.3488 was up 0.41% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.3474, 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 1,744 PHP
2014 Average 1,700 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 1,624 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 120.12 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.3467
0.3273
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to PHP 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 0.3349, compared to 0.3347 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3349
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3347

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was September, with a trading range of 0.0170 PHP (High: 0.3474 / Low: 0.3303). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 PHP (High: 0.3357 / Low: 0.3321).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0170
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0036

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0095 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0095

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2015: 0.3451) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.3363), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0087 (+2.60%).

2015 Avg (August) 0.3451
2014 Avg (August) 0.3363

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3430 0.3330 0.3385
February 0.3348 0.3304 0.3327
March 0.3387 0.3311 0.3344
April 0.3357 0.3321 0.3338
May 0.3365 0.3326 0.3339
June 0.3382 0.3325 0.3363
July 0.3415 0.3365 0.3385
August 0.3488 0.3414 0.3451
September 0.3474 0.3303 0.3356
October 0.3325 0.3256 0.3290
November 0.3330 0.3290 0.3311
December 0.3333 0.3248 0.3292