2016 ETB to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6.9183 LKR

YEARLY LOW

6.5652 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.6940 LKR

2016 ETB to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ETB to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 6.9183. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 12, dropping to 6.5652.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3531 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.7799 to the December average rate of 6.6601, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 6.9183 was up 0.99% compared to the 2015 peak of 6.8504, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 34,591 LKR

2015 Average 32,862 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 32,826 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,765.30 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

6.8239

6.5734

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 6.7606, compared to 6.6274 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1331 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.7606

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.6274

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.1996 LKR (High: 6.8195 / Low: 6.6198). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0439 LKR (High: 6.6696 / Low: 6.6257).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1996

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0439

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0622 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0622

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 6.8030) against the same month in 2015 (average: 6.5272), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2758 (+4.23%).

2016 Avg (March) 6.8030

2015 Avg (March) 6.5272

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.8165	6.7592	6.7799
February	6.7869	6.7410	6.7616
March	6.9183	6.7623	6.8030
April	6.8185	6.7113	6.7573
May	6.7923	6.7284	6.7551
June	6.8195	6.6198	6.7065
July	6.6906	6.5926	6.6443
August	6.6278	6.5768	6.5981
September	6.6235	6.5652	6.5943
October	6.6642	6.5859	6.6246
November	6.6696	6.6257	6.6430
December	6.7054	6.6257	6.6601