YEARLY HIGH
0.0482 VEF
YEARLY LOW
0.0438 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0465 VEF

2015 LKR to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LKR to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0482. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0438.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0044 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0480 to the December average rate of 0.0441, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0482 was down 0.86% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0486, 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 241 VEF
2014 Average 241 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 219 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21.99 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0483
0.0437
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to VEF 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 0.0475, compared to 0.0455 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0475
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0455

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was September, with a trading range of 0.0022 VEF (High: 0.0470 / Low: 0.0448). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 VEF (High: 0.0473 / Low: 0.0472).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0022
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2015. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 0.0480) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0481), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-0.36%).

2015 Avg (January) 0.0480
2014 Avg (January) 0.0481

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0482 0.0477 0.0480
February 0.0478 0.0474 0.0475
March 0.0477 0.0473 0.0474
April 0.0479 0.0474 0.0475
May 0.0476 0.0471 0.0473
June 0.0473 0.0470 0.0472
July 0.0473 0.0472 0.0472
August 0.0474 0.0470 0.0472
September 0.0470 0.0448 0.0454
October 0.0451 0.0447 0.0449
November 0.0448 0.0441 0.0444
December 0.0448 0.0438 0.0441