YEARLY HIGH
18.5785 LKR
YEARLY LOW
7.5965 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.6219 LKR

2016 EGP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the EGP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 18.5785. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 7.5965.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.9820 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.3955 to the December average rate of 8.1083, the exchange rate registered a net change of -55.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 18.5785 was up 0.75% compared to the 2015 peak of 18.4402, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 92,893 LKR
2015 Average 88,206 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 37,983 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 54,909.96 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

19.4334
7.0787
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 17.2603, compared to 13.9835 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.2769 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.2603
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.9835

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 8.3918 LKR (High: 16.6890 / Low: 8.2971). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1030 LKR (High: 18.4450 / Low: 18.3420).

November Spread (Volatile) ±8.3918
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1030

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 6.5970 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.5970

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 17.3728) against the same month in 2015 (average: 17.4554), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0827 (-0.47%).

2016 Avg (March) 17.3728
2015 Avg (March) 17.4554

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.4450 18.3420 18.3955
February 18.5028 18.3036 18.4038
March 18.5785 16.1987 17.3728
April 16.5453 16.2752 16.4084
May 16.6715 16.4039 16.5003
June 16.7741 16.2896 16.4811
July 16.5240 16.3497 16.4290
August 16.4821 16.3429 16.4011
September 16.5232 16.3597 16.4249
October 16.6792 16.4600 16.5672
November 16.6890 8.2971 9.9702
December 8.3337 7.5965 8.1083