YEARLY HIGH
200.3885 LKR
YEARLY LOW
182.1652 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
190.2560 LKR

2015 XDR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the XDR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 200.3885. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 13, dropping to 182.1652.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.2233 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 187.3881 to the December average rate of 198.8182, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 200.3885 was down 1.42% compared to the 2014 peak of 203.2700, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,001,942 LKR
2014 Average 992,106 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 910,826 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 91,116.26 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

200.2997
182.5218
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 186.5222, compared to 193.9897 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.4675 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 186.5222
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 193.9897

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was September, with a trading range of 9.8554 LKR (High: 198.9087 / Low: 189.0532). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5636 LKR (High: 197.1365 / Low: 195.5729).

September Spread (Volatile) ±9.8554
November Spread (Stable) ±1.5636

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 3.3964 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.3964

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 198.8182) against the same month in 2014 (average: 190.9480), the exchange rate shifted by +7.8702 (+4.12%).

2015 Avg (December) 198.8182
2014 Avg (December) 190.9480

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 189.8277 184.9189 187.3881
February 188.4361 186.5126 187.6750
March 187.4059 182.2368 184.2786
April 187.2831 182.1652 184.0033
May 189.6611 186.1702 187.5584
June 190.0876 185.9432 188.2298
July 187.5455 185.8565 186.7695
August 190.9317 185.4025 187.9156
September 198.9087 189.0532 195.9576
October 199.4939 196.7312 198.0492
November 197.1365 195.5729 196.4281
December 200.3885 194.8337 198.8182