YEARLY HIGH
109.7845 LKR
YEARLY LOW
99.8080 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
105.9055 LKR

2016 BND to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BND to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 109.7845. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 99.8080.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.9765 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 100.6331 to the December average rate of 103.8511, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 109.7845 was up 7.12% compared to the 2015 peak of 102.4836, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 548,923 LKR
2015 Average 494,697 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 499,040 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 49,882.71 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

108.7947
99.8912
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 105.3670, compared to 106.4441 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0771 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 105.3670
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 106.4441

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 6.6186 LKR (High: 109.7845 / Low: 103.1659). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2629 LKR (High: 107.8203 / Low: 106.5574).

March Spread (Volatile) ±6.6186
September Spread (Stable) ±1.2629

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.2571 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2571

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 106.1002) against the same month in 2015 (average: 96.6661), the exchange rate shifted by +9.4342 (+9.76%).

2016 Avg (March) 106.1002
2015 Avg (March) 96.6661

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 101.9682 99.8080 100.6331
February 103.5499 100.9148 102.6416
March 109.7845 103.1659 106.1002
April 108.7830 106.7827 107.9086
May 108.9328 106.1805 106.9733
June 109.5751 106.8280 107.9450
July 108.7768 107.3580 108.0528
August 108.9575 106.7798 108.0390
September 107.8203 106.5574 107.2528
October 107.5555 105.5917 106.3606
November 107.9245 103.7051 105.1081
December 104.9164 102.9140 103.8511