YEARLY HIGH
23.5412 LKR
YEARLY LOW
21.8181 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
22.6123 LKR

2015 SDG to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SDG to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 23.5412. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 21.8181.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7232 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.4786 to the December average rate of 23.3085, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 23.5412 was up 1.85% compared to the 2014 peak of 23.1143, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 117,706 LKR
2014 Average 114,644 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 109,090 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,615.76 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

23.4446
21.9345
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 22.3793, compared to 22.8454 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4661 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.3793
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.8454

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 1.2869 LKR (High: 23.1049 / Low: 21.8181). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1024 LKR (High: 22.4883 / Low: 22.3859).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.2869
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.3209 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3209

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 23.3085) against the same month in 2014 (average: 23.0218), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2867 (+1.25%).

2015 Avg (December) 23.3085
2014 Avg (December) 23.0218

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 23.1049 21.8181 22.4786
February 22.7501 22.1217 22.2902
March 22.8663 22.1955 22.3840
April 22.3735 22.2100 22.2984
May 22.4604 22.2702 22.3950
June 22.4883 22.3859 22.4294
July 22.4384 22.1914 22.3813
August 22.2447 21.9478 22.0604
September 23.1978 22.1187 22.8662
October 23.2140 23.0228 23.1370
November 23.5110 23.1290 23.3188
December 23.5412 22.7230 23.3085