YEARLY HIGH
399.1812 LKR
YEARLY LOW
380.3347 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
387.6447 LKR

2016 BHD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BHD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 399.1812. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 380.3347.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.8465 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 382.1910 to the December average rate of 395.7873, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 399.1812 was up 4.18% compared to the 2015 peak of 383.1706, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,995,906 LKR
2015 Average 1,802,977 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 1,901,674 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 94,232.47 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

397.1469
380.8313
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD 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 385.5498, compared to 389.7397 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.1899 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 385.5498
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 389.7397

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 12.2967 LKR (High: 394.9050 / Low: 382.6084). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.7460 LKR (High: 387.4870 / Low: 384.7410).

March Spread (Volatile) ±12.2967
August Spread (Stable) ±2.7460

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 1.2667 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2667

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 395.7873) against the same month in 2015 (average: 380.1822), the exchange rate shifted by +15.6050 (+4.10%).

2016 Avg (December) 395.7873
2015 Avg (December) 380.1822

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 384.3073 380.7201 382.1910
February 385.5864 380.3347 382.2995
March 394.9050 382.6084 385.9541
April 389.7204 383.2914 386.4083
May 392.2148 386.3729 388.5594
June 393.6548 383.6736 387.8863
July 388.8878 385.0895 386.6196
August 387.4870 384.7410 386.0716
September 389.0414 385.0474 386.6690
October 392.7032 387.5820 390.0333
November 394.7294 391.7876 393.2573
December 399.1812 392.7781 395.7873