2016 BIF to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0956 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.0869 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0905 LKR

2016 BIF to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BIF to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 0.0956. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 25, dropping to 0.0869.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0087 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0922 to the December average rate of 0.0890, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0956 was up 2.19% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0936, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 478 LKR

2015 Average 434 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 435 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 43.41 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0946

0.0869

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF 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 0.0928, compared to 0.0882 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0928

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0882

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0086 LKR (High: 0.0955 / Low: 0.0869). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 LKR (High: 0.0890 / Low: 0.0882).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0086

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 0.0032 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 0.0932) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0848), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0084 (+9.90%).

2016 Avg (March) 0.0932

2015 Avg (March) 0.0848

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0931	0.0917	0.0922
February	0.0930	0.0919	0.0924
March	0.0956	0.0921	0.0932
April	0.0948	0.0929	0.0938
May	0.0947	0.0932	0.0939
June	0.0955	0.0869	0.0912
July	0.0887	0.0873	0.0880
August	0.0883	0.0872	0.0876
September	0.0881	0.0870	0.0876
October	0.0887	0.0877	0.0882
November	0.0890	0.0882	0.0887
December	0.0896	0.0884	0.0890