2016 AFN to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.2855 LKR

YEARLY LOW

2.0721 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1569 LKR

2016 AFN to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AFN to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 2.2855. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 2.0721.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2135 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1001 to the December average rate of 2.2449, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.2855 was down 1.75% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.3261, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,428 LKR

2015 Average 11,121 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 10,360 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,067.31 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.2600

2.0779

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 2.1161, compared to 2.1977 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0816 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1161

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1977

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0987 LKR (High: 2.2231 / Low: 2.1244). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0207 LKR (High: 2.1475 / Low: 2.1268).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0987

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0207

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0180 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0180

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 2.2449) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.1235), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1214 (+5.72%).

2016 Avg (December) 2.2449

2015 Avg (December) 2.1235

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1146	2.0885	2.1001
February	2.1181	2.0721	2.0931
March	2.1679	2.1010	2.1246
April	2.1424	2.1054	2.1282
May	2.1475	2.1268	2.1343
June	2.1495	2.0796	2.1163
July	2.1382	2.1131	2.1235
August	2.2231	2.1244	2.1637
September	2.2347	2.1491	2.1864
October	2.2432	2.2188	2.2325
November	2.2559	2.2152	2.2351
December	2.2855	2.2222	2.2449