YEARLY HIGH
0.8188 VUV
YEARLY LOW
0.7730 VUV
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7953 VUV

2015 LKR to VUV Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LKR to VUV exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 21, valuing the pair at 0.8188. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.7730.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0458 VUV. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7871 to the December average rate of 0.7796, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.8188 was up 3.65% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.7899, 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 4,094 VUV
2014 Average 3,690 VUV
Yearly Trough Low 3,865 VUV
Transaction Impact: A difference of 228.79 VUV purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.8191
0.7760
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to VUV 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 0.7925, compared to 0.7981 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0056 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7925
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7981

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was September, with a trading range of 0.0309 VUV (High: 0.8146 / Low: 0.7837). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0074 VUV (High: 0.8188 / Low: 0.8114).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0309
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0074

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0152 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0152

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2015: 0.8155) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.7254), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0901 (+12.42%).

2015 Avg (August) 0.8155
2014 Avg (August) 0.7254

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8043 0.7810 0.7871
February 0.8021 0.7915 0.7974
March 0.8085 0.7922 0.7994
April 0.8033 0.7855 0.7938
May 0.7947 0.7775 0.7868
June 0.7959 0.7801 0.7907
July 0.8152 0.7937 0.8077
August 0.8188 0.8114 0.8155
September 0.8146 0.7837 0.8002
October 0.8057 0.7879 0.7952
November 0.7977 0.7831 0.7903
December 0.7925 0.7730 0.7796