2016 BTN to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.2403 LKR

YEARLY LOW

2.0976 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1755 LKR

2016 BTN to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BTN to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 2.2403. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 2.0976.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1427 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1416 to the December average rate of 2.1978, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.2403 was up 2.49% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.1858, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,202 LKR

2015 Average 10,603 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 10,488 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 713.51 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.2132

2.1028

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 2.1636, compared to 2.1875 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0239 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1636

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1875

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.1140 LKR (High: 2.2403 / Low: 2.1263). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0211 LKR (High: 2.1862 / Low: 2.1651).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1140

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0211

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0296 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0296

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 2.1735) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.1308), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0428 (+2.01%).

2016 Avg (March) 2.1735

2015 Avg (March) 2.1308

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1842	2.1104	2.1416
February	2.1280	2.0976	2.1120
March	2.2403	2.1263	2.1735
April	2.2174	2.1710	2.1915
May	2.2015	2.1709	2.1891
June	2.2042	2.1529	2.1739
July	2.1890	2.1548	2.1705
August	2.1862	2.1651	2.1752
September	2.2044	2.1681	2.1830
October	2.2149	2.1917	2.2040
November	2.2351	2.1612	2.1943
December	2.2128	2.1631	2.1978