2015 MDL to LKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2015.
2015 MDL to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015
During 2015, the MDL to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 8.4147. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 3, dropping to 6.9662.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4485 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.9266 to the December average rate of 7.2708, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 8.4147 was down 16.60% compared to the 2014 peak of 10.0892, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MDL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.
MDL to LKR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 7.4053, compared to 7.1121 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2933 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 1.0548 LKR (High: 8.4147 / Low: 7.3599). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1391 LKR (High: 7.1356 / Low: 6.9964).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.7693 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 7.9266) against the same month in 2014 (average: 9.9203), the exchange rate shifted by -1.9937 (-20.10%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.4147 | 7.3599 | 7.9266 |
| February | 7.3555 | 7.0047 | 7.1573 |
| March | 7.3982 | 7.1344 | 7.2462 |
| April | 7.6159 | 7.1916 | 7.3920 |
| May | 7.5630 | 7.3248 | 7.4617 |
| June | 7.4201 | 7.0014 | 7.2481 |
| July | 7.1404 | 6.9946 | 7.0630 |
| August | 7.1356 | 6.9964 | 7.0584 |
| September | 7.2024 | 6.9662 | 7.0774 |
| October | 7.1791 | 7.0238 | 7.0829 |
| November | 7.1770 | 7.0333 | 7.1199 |
| December | 7.3409 | 7.1677 | 7.2708 |