2016 AED to LKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 AED to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the AED to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 40.9268. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 39.0088.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9179 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 39.2171 to the December average rate of 40.6125, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 40.9268 was up 4.05% compared to the 2015 peak of 39.3323, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AED based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
AED to LKR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 39.5714, compared to 40.0077 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4363 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 1.2472 LKR (High: 40.5190 / Low: 39.2719). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2943 LKR (High: 40.5108 / Low: 40.2165).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1054 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 40.6125) against the same month in 2015 (average: 39.0300), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5825 (+4.05%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39.4179 | 39.0522 | 39.2171 |
| February | 39.5850 | 39.0088 | 39.2411 |
| March | 40.5190 | 39.2719 | 39.6126 |
| April | 39.9934 | 39.3393 | 39.6597 |
| May | 40.2592 | 39.6674 | 39.8801 |
| June | 40.3947 | 39.3724 | 39.8175 |
| July | 39.9364 | 39.5473 | 39.7121 |
| August | 39.8386 | 39.4932 | 39.6358 |
| September | 39.9216 | 39.5167 | 39.6862 |
| October | 40.3003 | 39.7788 | 40.0350 |
| November | 40.5108 | 40.2165 | 40.3648 |
| December | 40.9268 | 40.3122 | 40.6125 |