YEARLY HIGH
0.0168 TOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0149 TOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0156 TOP

2015 LKR to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LKR to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 31, valuing the pair at 0.0168. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 0.0149.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0019 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0150 to the December average rate of 0.0156, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0168 was up 9.85% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0153, 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 84 TOP
2014 Average 72 TOP
Yearly Trough Low 75 TOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.55 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0167
0.0149
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to TOP 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 0.0152, compared to 0.0159 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0152
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0159

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was September, with a trading range of 0.0015 TOP (High: 0.0168 / Low: 0.0153). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 TOP (High: 0.0157 / Low: 0.0156).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0015
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2015: 0.0166) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0143), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0023 (+16.25%).

2015 Avg (August) 0.0166
2014 Avg (August) 0.0143

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0151 0.0149 0.0150
February 0.0154 0.0150 0.0151
March 0.0154 0.0150 0.0151
April 0.0154 0.0152 0.0152
May 0.0153 0.0151 0.0152
June 0.0162 0.0153 0.0156
July 0.0166 0.0159 0.0162
August 0.0168 0.0165 0.0166
September 0.0168 0.0153 0.0158
October 0.0160 0.0157 0.0158
November 0.0157 0.0156 0.0156
December 0.0159 0.0155 0.0156