YEARLY HIGH
18.1688 LKR
YEARLY LOW
16.3598 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.0296 LKR

2015 MOP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the MOP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 18.1688. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 16.3598.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8091 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.4747 to the December average rate of 17.9915, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 18.1688 was up 10.27% compared to the 2014 peak of 16.4767, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 90,844 LKR
2014 Average 81,734 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 81,799 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,045.44 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

18.1432
16.3230
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP 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 16.6539, compared to 17.4054 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7516 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.6539
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.4054

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was September, with a trading range of 0.8197 LKR (High: 17.6788 / Low: 16.8591). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1310 LKR (High: 17.6885 / Low: 17.5575).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.8197
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1310

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0221 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0221

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 17.9915) against the same month in 2014 (average: 16.4124), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5791 (+9.62%).

2015 Avg (December) 17.9915
2014 Avg (December) 16.4124

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.6167 16.3598 16.4747
February 16.7070 16.5625 16.6318
March 16.7918 16.5455 16.6316
April 16.7541 16.6030 16.6881
May 16.7902 16.5899 16.7122
June 16.8909 16.7057 16.7847
July 16.8516 16.6675 16.7626
August 16.8977 16.6768 16.7909
September 17.6788 16.8591 17.4500
October 17.6885 17.5575 17.6400
November 17.9457 17.6507 17.7976
December 18.1688 17.8082 17.9915