2016 CVE to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5250 LKR

YEARLY LOW

1.3989 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4671 LKR

2016 CVE to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CVE to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 1.5250. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 1.3989.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1261 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4194 to the December average rate of 1.4256, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.5250 was up 4.08% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.4652, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,625 LKR

2015 Average 6,849 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 6,995 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 630.53 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.5136

1.4108

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CVE 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 1.4714, compared to 1.4627 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0088 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4714

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4627

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0990 LKR (High: 1.5231 / Low: 1.4241). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0186 LKR (High: 1.4256 / Low: 1.4070).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0990

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0186

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0261 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0261

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 1.5050) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.3551), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1499 (+11.06%).

2016 Avg (May) 1.5050

2015 Avg (May) 1.3551

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4256	1.4070	1.4194
February	1.4750	1.4187	1.4503
March	1.5231	1.4241	1.4669
April	1.5154	1.4849	1.4973
May	1.5250	1.4869	1.5050
June	1.5102	1.4701	1.4898
July	1.4784	1.4539	1.4649
August	1.4943	1.4619	1.4799
September	1.4922	1.4701	1.4819
October	1.4923	1.4518	1.4720
November	1.4909	1.4220	1.4517
December	1.4561	1.3989	1.4256