YEARLY HIGH
74.6347 LKR
YEARLY LOW
71.9113 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
73.1088 LKR

2016 BZD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BZD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 74.6347. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 22, dropping to 71.9113.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7235 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 72.1909 to the December average rate of 74.3820, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 74.6347 was up 3.13% compared to the 2015 peak of 72.3680, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 373,174 LKR
2015 Average 339,989 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 359,556 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,617.33 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

74.6011
71.9718
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD 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 72.7671, compared to 73.4506 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6836 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 72.7671
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 73.4506

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 2.1428 LKR (High: 74.5556 / Low: 72.4129). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3113 LKR (High: 72.3512 / Low: 72.0399).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.1428
January Spread (Stable) ±0.3113

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.2187 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2187

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 74.3820) against the same month in 2015 (average: 71.9192), the exchange rate shifted by +2.4629 (+3.42%).

2016 Avg (December) 74.3820
2015 Avg (December) 71.9192

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 72.3512 72.0399 72.1909
February 72.5714 71.9113 72.2508
March 74.5556 72.4129 72.9276
April 73.6478 72.4579 72.9988
May 73.8143 72.8208 73.2264
June 74.0117 72.0298 73.0077
July 73.3128 72.6828 72.9271
August 73.1327 72.5215 72.8407
September 73.3671 72.5929 72.8949
October 74.0129 73.2715 73.5511
November 74.4043 73.8632 74.1079
December 74.6347 74.1538 74.3820