YEARLY HIGH
53.4828 LKR
YEARLY LOW
48.5952 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
50.3392 LKR

2015 XCD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the XCD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 53.4828. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 48.5952.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.8875 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 48.7530 to the December average rate of 53.0757, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 53.4828 was up 10.05% compared to the 2014 peak of 48.5997, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 267,414 LKR
2014 Average 241,708 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 242,976 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,437.64 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

53.5080
48.3207
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 49.2439, compared to 51.4345 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.1906 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 49.2439
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 51.4345

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was September, with a trading range of 2.4310 LKR (High: 52.2606 / Low: 49.8295). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1624 LKR (High: 49.5918 / Low: 49.4294).

September Spread (Volatile) ±2.4310
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1624

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0643 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0643

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 53.0757) against the same month in 2014 (average: 48.5616), the exchange rate shifted by +4.5141 (+9.30%).

2015 Avg (December) 53.0757
2014 Avg (December) 48.5616

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 49.0639 48.5952 48.7530
February 49.3763 48.8489 49.1891
March 49.3685 49.0235 49.2667
April 49.3156 48.7956 49.2158
May 49.6675 49.1233 49.4485
June 49.7142 49.4684 49.5901
July 49.5918 49.4294 49.5258
August 49.8260 49.3628 49.6146
September 52.2606 49.8295 51.5910
October 52.3422 51.9008 52.1592
November 53.0492 52.1707 52.6408
December 53.4828 52.2837 53.0757