YEARLY HIGH
50.9781 LKR
YEARLY LOW
47.7054 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
49.1942 LKR

2015 PGK to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the PGK to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 50.9781. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 24, dropping to 47.7054.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.2727 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 50.6484 to the December average rate of 48.0330, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 50.9781 was down 5.14% compared to the 2014 peak of 53.7404, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 254,890 LKR
2014 Average 254,501 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 238,527 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,363.33 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

50.9099
47.7714
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 49.9119, compared to 48.4766 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4354 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 49.9119
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 48.4766

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was September, with a trading range of 1.8320 LKR (High: 49.7730 / Low: 47.9409). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4198 LKR (High: 49.6776 / Low: 49.2578).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.8320
May Spread (Stable) ±0.4198

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2015. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.6028 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 50.6484) against the same month in 2014 (average: 52.2985), the exchange rate shifted by -1.6502 (-3.16%).

2015 Avg (January) 50.6484
2014 Avg (January) 52.2985

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 50.9781 50.3506 50.6484
February 50.8637 49.8249 50.4382
March 50.4817 49.8837 50.2218
April 49.9578 49.3455 49.6499
May 49.6776 49.2578 49.4231
June 49.4004 48.6230 49.0902
July 48.9116 48.2898 48.4874
August 48.5033 47.7054 48.2760
September 49.7730 47.9409 49.1813
October 49.1429 48.2979 48.6603
November 48.4856 47.9954 48.2213
December 48.3232 47.8477 48.0330