YEARLY HIGH
4.6787 XOF
YEARLY LOW
4.0853 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.3545 XOF

2015 LKR to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LKR to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 4.6787. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 14, dropping to 4.0853.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5935 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.2837 to the December average rate of 4.2087, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 4.6787 was up 13.45% compared to the 2014 peak of 4.1241, 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 23,394 XOF
2014 Average 18,947 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 20,426 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,967.44 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

4.6099
4.1178
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to XOF 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 4.4204, compared to 4.2886 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1318 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.4204
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.2886

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.2963 XOF (High: 4.4427 / Low: 4.1464). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0727 XOF (High: 4.3896 / Low: 4.3168).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2963
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0727

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 0.2045 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2045

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 4.5531) against the same month in 2014 (average: 3.6339), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9192 (+25.30%).

2015 Avg (March) 4.5531
2014 Avg (March) 3.6339

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.4427 4.1464 4.2837
February 4.3896 4.3168 4.3499
March 4.6787 4.3952 4.5531
April 4.6474 4.4122 4.5689
May 4.4877 4.3069 4.4013
June 4.4833 4.3053 4.3654
July 4.5228 4.4011 4.4564
August 4.5076 4.2530 4.4017
September 4.3643 4.1200 4.1972
October 4.2475 4.0853 4.1588
November 4.3459 4.2261 4.3088
December 4.3348 4.1679 4.2087