2016 BWP to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

14.2108 LKR

YEARLY LOW

12.3131 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.4289 LKR

2016 BWP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BWP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 2, valuing the pair at 14.2108. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 12.3131.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8976 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.5067 to the December average rate of 13.8890, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 14.2108 was up 1.36% compared to the 2015 peak of 14.0194, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 71,054 LKR

2015 Average 67,148 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 61,566 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,488.25 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

14.0272

12.3684

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 13.0777, compared to 13.7801 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.0777

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.7801

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.8877 LKR (High: 13.5768 / Low: 12.6891). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3131 LKR (High: 14.0489 / Low: 13.7358).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.8877

December Spread (Stable) ±0.3131

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1676 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1676

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 13.8459) against the same month in 2015 (average: 13.2467), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5992 (+4.52%).

2016 Avg (November) 13.8459

2015 Avg (November) 13.2467

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.8139	12.3131	12.5067
February	13.0277	12.5922	12.7814
March	13.5768	12.6891	13.0549
April	13.7741	13.1150	13.4885
May	13.7865	13.0605	13.3210
June	13.7101	13.0846	13.3140
July	13.6940	13.3518	13.5290
August	14.1023	13.4870	13.8758
September	14.0799	13.3636	13.7123
October	14.0427	13.6147	13.8285
November	14.2108	13.5535	13.8459
December	14.0489	13.7358	13.8890