2016 BOB to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

21.8164 LKR

YEARLY LOW

20.7894 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

21.1856 LKR

2016 BOB to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BOB to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 21.8164. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 9, dropping to 20.7894.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0270 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.8520 to the December average rate of 21.5502, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 21.8164 was up 4.38% compared to the 2015 peak of 20.9019, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 109,082 LKR

2015 Average 98,465 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 103,947 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,134.83 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

21.6200

20.7822

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 21.1160, compared to 21.2551 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1391 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.1160

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.2551

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.7508 LKR (High: 21.8164 / Low: 21.0656). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1094 LKR (High: 20.9055 / Low: 20.7961).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.7508

January Spread (Stable) ±0.1094

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1163 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1163

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 21.2793) against the same month in 2015 (average: 19.2641), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0152 (+10.46%).

2016 Avg (March) 21.2793

2015 Avg (March) 19.2641

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	20.9055	20.7961	20.8520
February	21.0920	20.7894	20.9096
March	21.8164	21.0656	21.2793
April	21.5357	21.0412	21.1824
May	21.4620	21.0835	21.2393
June	21.5143	21.0157	21.2336
July	21.2669	21.0344	21.1601
August	21.1494	20.9845	21.0438
September	21.2513	20.9709	21.0743
October	21.3964	21.1841	21.2666
November	21.5332	21.3789	21.4356
December	21.6804	21.4520	21.5502