YEARLY HIGH
2.7118 LKR
YEARLY LOW
1.8979 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2394 LKR

2015 RUB to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the RUB to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 18, valuing the pair at 2.7118. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 1.8979.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8139 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0590 to the December average rate of 2.0478, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 2.7118 was down 31.83% compared to the 2014 peak of 3.9778, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,559 LKR
2014 Average 17,300 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 9,490 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,069.61 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

2.6928
1.9891
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 2.3230, compared to 2.1557 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1673 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3230
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1557

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was April, with a trading range of 0.3534 LKR (High: 2.6602 / Low: 2.3068). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1173 LKR (High: 2.2425 / Low: 2.1252).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.3534
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1173

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.2842 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2842

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2015: 2.6342) against the same month in 2014 (average: 3.7390), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1048 (-29.55%).

2015 Avg (May) 2.6342
2014 Avg (May) 3.7390

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2343 1.9006 2.0590
February 2.1741 1.8979 2.0694
March 2.3207 2.1362 2.2134
April 2.6602 2.3068 2.5136
May 2.7118 2.5497 2.6342
June 2.5316 2.3840 2.4484
July 2.4101 2.1862 2.3348
August 2.1758 1.9004 2.0506
September 2.1546 1.9982 2.0835
October 2.2887 2.1331 2.2340
November 2.2425 2.1252 2.1835
December 2.1486 1.9653 2.0478