YEARLY HIGH
0.0066 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0057 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0062 LKR

2015 STD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the STD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 14, valuing the pair at 0.0066. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 0.0057.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0008 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0063 to the December average rate of 0.0064, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0066 was down 11.77% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0074, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 33 LKR
2014 Average 35 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 29 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.18 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0065
0.0058
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

STD 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 0.0061, compared to 0.0063 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0061
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0063

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.0004 LKR (High: 0.0065 / Low: 0.0061). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 LKR (High: 0.0062 / Low: 0.0061).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2015: 0.0065) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0068), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-4.35%).

2015 Avg (October) 0.0065
2014 Avg (October) 0.0068

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0065 0.0061 0.0063
February 0.0062 0.0061 0.0062
March 0.0061 0.0057 0.0059
April 0.0060 0.0057 0.0059
May 0.0062 0.0060 0.0061
June 0.0062 0.0060 0.0061
July 0.0061 0.0059 0.0060
August 0.0063 0.0059 0.0061
September 0.0065 0.0062 0.0064
October 0.0066 0.0063 0.0065
November 0.0063 0.0062 0.0062
December 0.0065 0.0062 0.0064