2016 CHF to LKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 CHF to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the CHF to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 153.9224. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 140.9941.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.9283 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 143.0923 to the December average rate of 146.2408, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 153.9224 was up 0.60% compared to the 2015 peak of 153.0103, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CHF based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
CHF to LKR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 148.0674, compared to 148.7174 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6500 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 8.8786 LKR (High: 153.9224 / Low: 145.0438). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6389 LKR (High: 147.5313 / Low: 144.8925).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 2.6102 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 148.2767) against the same month in 2015 (average: 135.9088), the exchange rate shifted by +12.3679 (+9.10%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 144.5201 | 141.1232 | 143.0923 |
| February | 148.0956 | 140.9941 | 145.4018 |
| March | 153.9224 | 145.0438 | 148.2767 |
| April | 153.1773 | 149.3113 | 151.0928 |
| May | 153.0168 | 147.8660 | 149.6514 |
| June | 152.5510 | 149.5524 | 150.8894 |
| July | 150.3676 | 147.2700 | 148.6768 |
| August | 151.7471 | 147.9307 | 149.8172 |
| September | 151.5104 | 148.0845 | 149.5748 |
| October | 151.0345 | 148.0132 | 149.1441 |
| November | 152.8246 | 146.0122 | 148.8510 |
| December | 147.5313 | 144.8925 | 146.2408 |