YEARLY HIGH
0.1978 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.1797 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1909 LKR

2015 RWF to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the RWF to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 16, valuing the pair at 0.1978. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 0.1797.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0181 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1905 to the December average rate of 0.1921, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.1978 was up 2.10% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.1937, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 989 LKR
2014 Average 953 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 898 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 90.53 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.1954
0.1843
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF 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 0.1915, compared to 0.1903 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1915
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1903

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was June, with a trading range of 0.0110 LKR (High: 0.1943 / Low: 0.1832). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 LKR (High: 0.1931 / Low: 0.1912).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0110
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0044 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0044

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2015: 0.1945) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.1887), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0058 (+3.06%).

2015 Avg (September) 0.1945
2014 Avg (September) 0.1887

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1922 0.1885 0.1905
February 0.1933 0.1911 0.1925
March 0.1939 0.1866 0.1915
April 0.1936 0.1902 0.1919
May 0.1947 0.1912 0.1932
June 0.1943 0.1832 0.1896
July 0.1905 0.1835 0.1852
August 0.1892 0.1797 0.1864
September 0.1978 0.1894 0.1945
October 0.1975 0.1890 0.1929
November 0.1924 0.1891 0.1909
December 0.1931 0.1912 0.1921