YEARLY HIGH
0.5269 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.3688 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4501 RUB

2015 LKR to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LKR to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.5269. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 18, dropping to 0.3688.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1581 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4866 to the December average rate of 0.4885, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.5269 was up 0.84% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.5225, 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 2,634 RUB
2014 Average 1,476 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 1,844 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 790.70 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.4994
0.3689
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to RUB 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 0.4349, compared to 0.4652 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0303 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4349
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4652

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.0786 RUB (High: 0.5261 / Low: 0.4476). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0235 RUB (High: 0.3922 / Low: 0.3688).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0786
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0235

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0536 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0536

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 0.4839) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.2695), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2144 (+79.57%).

2015 Avg (February) 0.4839
2014 Avg (February) 0.2695

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5261 0.4476 0.4866
February 0.5269 0.4600 0.4839
March 0.4681 0.4309 0.4521
April 0.4335 0.3759 0.3985
May 0.3922 0.3688 0.3798
June 0.4195 0.3950 0.4085
July 0.4574 0.4149 0.4285
August 0.5262 0.4596 0.4882
September 0.5005 0.4641 0.4803
October 0.4688 0.4369 0.4479
November 0.4705 0.4459 0.4581
December 0.5088 0.4654 0.4885