2016 CRC to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2785 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.2633 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2689 LKR

2016 CRC to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CRC to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 0.2785. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 12, dropping to 0.2633.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0151 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2687 to the December average rate of 0.2709, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2785 was up 2.95% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2705, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,392 LKR

2015 Average 1,272 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 1,317 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 75.64 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2739

0.2638

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 0.2707, compared to 0.2671 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2707

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2671

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0089 LKR (High: 0.2759 / Low: 0.2670). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 LKR (High: 0.2695 / Low: 0.2679).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0089

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0034 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 0.2722) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2489), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0233 (+9.35%).

2016 Avg (March) 0.2722

2015 Avg (March) 0.2489

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2695	0.2679	0.2687
February	0.2707	0.2672	0.2688
March	0.2785	0.2697	0.2722
April	0.2746	0.2699	0.2721
May	0.2752	0.2718	0.2731
June	0.2759	0.2670	0.2696
July	0.2680	0.2656	0.2669
August	0.2666	0.2642	0.2651
September	0.2664	0.2633	0.2647
October	0.2683	0.2657	0.2665
November	0.2711	0.2668	0.2685
December	0.2719	0.2695	0.2709