YEARLY HIGH
99.5936 LKR
YEARLY LOW
83.0737 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
91.2956 LKR

2016 AZN to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AZN to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 99.5936. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 83.0737.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.5199 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 90.9435 to the December average rate of 84.1752, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 99.5936 was down 41.48% compared to the 2015 peak of 170.2000, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 497,968 LKR
2015 Average 674,175 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 415,369 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 82,599.42 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

98.9727
82.8300
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 93.6914, compared to 88.8997 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.7918 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 93.6914
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 88.8997

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 8.0817 LKR (High: 95.1521 / Low: 87.0704). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5887 LKR (High: 85.6624 / Low: 83.0737).

March Spread (Volatile) ±8.0817
December Spread (Stable) ±2.5887

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 3.9666 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.9666

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 96.2127) against the same month in 2015 (average: 127.6806), the exchange rate shifted by -31.4679 (-24.65%).

2016 Avg (June) 96.2127
2015 Avg (June) 127.6806

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 92.5552 88.5611 90.9435
February 92.9405 88.8357 91.1682
March 95.1521 87.0704 90.1507
April 97.5226 94.6194 96.0462
May 99.4712 96.6100 97.6274
June 99.5936 94.6390 96.2127
July 94.3047 90.9860 93.1149
August 91.4623 87.8993 89.6258
September 90.1612 87.5444 88.6746
October 92.0519 89.1593 90.8870
November 89.4433 85.2569 86.9205
December 85.6624 83.0737 84.1752