YEARLY HIGH
0.0055 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0050 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0053 XDR

2015 LKR to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LKR to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 0.0055. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.0050.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0005 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0053 to the December average rate of 0.0050, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0055 was up 4.25% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0053, 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 27 XDR
2014 Average 25 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 25 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.50 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

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LKR to XDR 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 0.0054, compared to 0.0052 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0054
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0052

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was September, with a trading range of 0.0003 XDR (High: 0.0053 / Low: 0.0050). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 XDR (High: 0.0051 / Low: 0.0051).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2015: 0.0054) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0049), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+9.91%).

2015 Avg (April) 0.0054
2014 Avg (April) 0.0049

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0054 0.0053 0.0053
February 0.0054 0.0053 0.0053
March 0.0055 0.0053 0.0054
April 0.0055 0.0053 0.0054
May 0.0054 0.0053 0.0053
June 0.0054 0.0053 0.0053
July 0.0054 0.0053 0.0054
August 0.0054 0.0052 0.0053
September 0.0053 0.0050 0.0051
October 0.0051 0.0050 0.0050
November 0.0051 0.0051 0.0051
December 0.0051 0.0050 0.0050