YEARLY HIGH
86.0675 LKR
YEARLY LOW
79.2517 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
82.7040 LKR

2016 BGN to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BGN to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 86.0675. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 79.2517.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.8158 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 80.0199 to the December average rate of 80.3634, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 86.0675 was up 4.37% compared to the 2015 peak of 82.4660, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 430,337 LKR
2015 Average 385,840 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 396,258 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34,079.10 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

85.0686
79.5610
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 82.9717, compared to 82.4363 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5354 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 82.9717
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 82.4363

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 5.6351 LKR (High: 86.0106 / Low: 80.3755). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9841 LKR (High: 80.3483 / Low: 79.3642).

March Spread (Volatile) ±5.6351
January Spread (Stable) ±0.9841

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 1.5157 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5157

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 84.6097) against the same month in 2015 (average: 76.2299), the exchange rate shifted by +8.3798 (+10.99%).

2016 Avg (May) 84.6097
2015 Avg (May) 76.2299

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 80.3483 79.3642 80.0199
February 83.3016 80.0309 81.8327
March 86.0106 80.3755 82.8490
April 85.4849 83.7387 84.4446
May 86.0675 83.6983 84.6097
June 85.5725 82.9264 84.0744
July 83.2313 81.9914 82.5587
August 84.2168 82.5653 83.4053
September 84.1142 82.9973 83.5268
October 84.1136 81.8419 82.9570
November 84.1986 80.1351 81.8065
December 81.6444 79.2517 80.3634