YEARLY HIGH
153.9224 LKR
YEARLY LOW
140.9941 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
148.3924 LKR

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 769,612 LKR
2015 Average 706,709 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 704,970 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 64,641.73 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

151.8929
142.2922
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 148.0674
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 148.7174

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

March Spread (Volatile) ±8.8786
December Spread (Stable) ±2.6389

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 2.6102 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.6102

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2016 Avg (March) 148.2767
2015 Avg (March) 135.9088

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