YEARLY HIGH
168.6451 LKR
YEARLY LOW
154.9714 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
161.7595 LKR

2016 EUR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the EUR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 168.6451. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 154.9714.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.6737 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 156.5145 to the December average rate of 157.1324, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 168.6451 was up 4.39% compared to the 2015 peak of 161.5601, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 843,225 LKR
2015 Average 754,526 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 774,857 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 68,368.48 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

166.3278
155.6224
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 162.3033, compared to 161.2157 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0876 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 162.3033
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 161.2157

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 11.4860 LKR (High: 168.6451 / Low: 157.1591). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1788 LKR (High: 157.3254 / Low: 155.1466).

March Spread (Volatile) ±11.4860
January Spread (Stable) ±2.1788

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 3.0161 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.0161

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 162.1290) against the same month in 2015 (average: 144.0142), the exchange rate shifted by +18.1148 (+12.58%).

2016 Avg (March) 162.1290
2015 Avg (March) 144.0142

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 157.3254 155.1466 156.5145
February 163.0461 156.7083 160.0855
March 168.6451 157.1591 162.1290
April 167.3625 163.8083 165.1866
May 168.5794 163.5430 165.4357
June 167.7327 162.2226 164.4685
July 162.8999 160.0889 161.4523
August 164.6862 161.4656 163.0964
September 164.8481 162.1129 163.4071
October 164.8245 159.9880 162.2634
November 165.0414 156.6556 159.9427
December 159.6445 154.9714 157.1324