YEARLY HIGH
0.3115 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.2902 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3042 LKR

2016 AMD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AMD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 2, valuing the pair at 0.3115. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 0.2902.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0213 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2967 to the December average rate of 0.3091, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3115 was up 3.85% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3000, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,558 LKR
2015 Average 1,423 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 1,451 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 106.60 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3118
0.2901
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AMD 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 0.3004, compared to 0.3081 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0076 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3004
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3081

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0151 LKR (High: 0.3091 / Low: 0.2940). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 LKR (High: 0.3115 / Low: 0.3090).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0151
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0048 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0048

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 0.3100) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2964), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0136 (+4.59%).

2016 Avg (November) 0.3100
2015 Avg (November) 0.2964

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2988 0.2946 0.2967
February 0.2956 0.2902 0.2919
March 0.3091 0.2940 0.2989
April 0.3055 0.2994 0.3026
May 0.3096 0.3040 0.3061
June 0.3106 0.3023 0.3062
July 0.3077 0.3048 0.3061
August 0.3082 0.3051 0.3062
September 0.3094 0.3059 0.3075
October 0.3115 0.3080 0.3095
November 0.3115 0.3090 0.3100
December 0.3113 0.3067 0.3091