YEARLY HIGH
114.6811 LKR
YEARLY LOW
98.4943 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
108.7060 LKR

2016 AUD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AUD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 114.6811. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 98.4943.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.1868 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 101.1207 to the December average rate of 109.4013, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 114.6811 was up 5.82% compared to the 2015 peak of 108.3721, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 573,406 LKR
2015 Average 510,914 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 492,472 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 80,933.90 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

113.0658
100.0348
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 106.6937, compared to 110.7183 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.0246 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 106.6937
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 110.7183

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 10.2347 LKR (High: 114.1059 / Low: 103.8712). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5848 LKR (High: 111.4720 / Low: 108.8872).

March Spread (Volatile) ±10.2347
July Spread (Stable) ±2.5848

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 4.5612 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.5612

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 111.5176) against the same month in 2015 (average: 101.6413), the exchange rate shifted by +9.8763 (+9.72%).

2016 Avg (November) 111.5176
2015 Avg (November) 101.6413

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 105.4356 98.4943 101.1207
February 104.3561 101.3439 102.7738
March 114.1059 103.8712 109.3049
April 113.9896 108.8452 111.5966
May 112.1229 105.5474 107.0354
June 111.7695 106.4815 108.3307
July 111.4720 108.8872 109.9017
August 112.2772 109.3544 110.9496
September 112.7537 108.4809 110.5595
October 113.6144 111.0215 111.9799
November 114.6811 108.7313 111.5176
December 111.6202 107.4008 109.4013