YEARLY HIGH
0.0458 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.0425 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0442 SDG

2015 LKR to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LKR to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 0.0458. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 0.0425.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0034 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0445 to the December average rate of 0.0429, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0458 was up 4.25% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0440, 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 229 SDG
2014 Average 218 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 212 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16.77 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0456
0.0426
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to SDG 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 0.0447, compared to 0.0438 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0447
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0438

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.0026 SDG (High: 0.0458 / Low: 0.0433). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 SDG (High: 0.0447 / Low: 0.0445).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0026
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 0.0445) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0436), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+2.14%).

2015 Avg (January) 0.0445
2014 Avg (January) 0.0436

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0458 0.0433 0.0445
February 0.0452 0.0440 0.0449
March 0.0451 0.0437 0.0447
April 0.0450 0.0447 0.0448
May 0.0449 0.0445 0.0447
June 0.0447 0.0445 0.0446
July 0.0451 0.0446 0.0447
August 0.0456 0.0450 0.0453
September 0.0452 0.0431 0.0437
October 0.0434 0.0431 0.0432
November 0.0432 0.0425 0.0429
December 0.0440 0.0425 0.0429