YEARLY HIGH
3.0787 LKR
YEARLY LOW
2.8667 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.9871 LKR

2015 PHP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the PHP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 3.0787. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 24, dropping to 2.8667.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2120 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9545 to the December average rate of 3.0373, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 3.0787 was up 2.22% compared to the 2014 peak of 3.0119, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 769,681 LKR
2014 Average 735,417 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 716,673 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 53,008.78 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

3.0543
2.8841
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP 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 2.9857, compared to 2.9886 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9857
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9886

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was September, with a trading range of 0.1482 LKR (High: 3.0271 / Low: 2.8789). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0322 LKR (High: 3.0109 / Low: 2.9787).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1482
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0322

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0561 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0561

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 3.0373) against the same month in 2014 (average: 2.9362), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1011 (+3.44%).

2015 Avg (December) 3.0373
2014 Avg (December) 2.9362

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.0028 2.9155 2.9545
February 3.0263 2.9873 3.0054
March 3.0205 2.9523 2.9908
April 3.0109 2.9787 2.9956
May 3.0067 2.9713 2.9948
June 3.0073 2.9571 2.9733
July 2.9718 2.9283 2.9544
August 2.9288 2.8667 2.8983
September 3.0271 2.8789 2.9808
October 3.0712 3.0078 3.0401
November 3.0391 3.0030 3.0204
December 3.0787 3.0000 3.0373