2016 CDF to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1622 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.1253 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1516 LKR

2016 CDF to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CDF to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 0.1622. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 24, dropping to 0.1253.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0369 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1554 to the December average rate of 0.1281, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1622 was up 3.76% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1564, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 811 LKR

2015 Average 734 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 627 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 184.63 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1609

0.1251

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.1564, compared to 0.1468 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0095 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1564

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1468

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0326 LKR (High: 0.1622 / Low: 0.1296). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 LKR (High: 0.1564 / Low: 0.1549).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0326

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0219 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0219

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 0.1499) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1534), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0034 (-2.23%).

2016 Avg (November) 0.1499

2015 Avg (November) 0.1534

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1564	0.1549	0.1554
February	0.1567	0.1544	0.1553
March	0.1607	0.1557	0.1570
April	0.1581	0.1556	0.1570
May	0.1595	0.1568	0.1579
June	0.1602	0.1517	0.1557
July	0.1555	0.1487	0.1533
August	0.1503	0.1478	0.1491
September	0.1507	0.1484	0.1493
October	0.1543	0.1491	0.1514
November	0.1622	0.1296	0.1499
December	0.1312	0.1253	0.1281