YEARLY HIGH
0.0078 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0065 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0073 LKR

2016 BYR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BYR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.0078. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 11, dropping to 0.0065.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0012 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0073 to the December average rate of 0.0074, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0078 was down 35.16% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0120, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 39 LKR
2015 Average 43 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 33 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.14 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0076
0.0066
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BYR 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 0.0072, compared to 0.0073 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0072
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0073

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0010 LKR (High: 0.0078 / Low: 0.0068). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 LKR (High: 0.0074 / Low: 0.0074).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0073) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0095), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0022 (-23.55%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0073
2015 Avg (January) 0.0095

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0078 0.0068 0.0073
February 0.0068 0.0065 0.0067
March 0.0074 0.0067 0.0071
April 0.0076 0.0072 0.0073
May 0.0076 0.0075 0.0075
June 0.0075 0.0072 0.0073
July 0.0073 0.0072 0.0073
August 0.0073 0.0072 0.0073
September 0.0073 0.0072 0.0073
October 0.0074 0.0073 0.0073
November 0.0074 0.0074 0.0074
December 0.0075 0.0074 0.0074