YEARLY HIGH
14.6850 LKR
YEARLY LOW
13.1493 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.9493 LKR

2015 MAD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the MAD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 14, valuing the pair at 14.6850. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 13.1493.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5356 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.0654 to the December average rate of 14.4908, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 14.6850 was down 9.12% compared to the 2014 peak of 16.1593, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MAD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 73,425 LKR
2014 Average 77,684 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 65,747 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,678.22 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

14.6163
13.2937
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to LKR 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 13.7331, compared to 14.1655 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4323 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.7331
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.1655

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.7827 LKR (High: 14.4468 / Low: 13.6641). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1740 LKR (High: 14.0107 / Low: 13.8366).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.7827
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1740

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.4771 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4771

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2015: 14.5061) against the same month in 2014 (average: 14.9397), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4336 (-2.90%).

2015 Avg (October) 14.5061
2014 Avg (October) 14.9397

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.4468 13.6641 14.0654
February 14.0107 13.8366 13.9260
March 13.8111 13.1493 13.4489
April 13.6991 13.2308 13.4039
May 13.9434 13.5901 13.7309
June 13.9392 13.6021 13.8237
July 13.7335 13.5179 13.6348
August 14.0700 13.5067 13.7483
September 14.6042 13.8333 14.3643
October 14.6850 14.3128 14.5061
November 14.3651 14.1910 14.2485
December 14.5976 14.2439 14.4908