YEARLY HIGH
72.7522 LKR
YEARLY LOW
66.0064 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
70.0842 LKR

2016 FJD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the FJD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 4, valuing the pair at 72.7522. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 66.0064.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.7458 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 66.8845 to the December average rate of 70.9177, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 72.7522 was up 6.70% compared to the 2015 peak of 68.1868, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 363,761 LKR
2015 Average 325,417 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 330,032 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,728.99 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

71.9522
66.4238
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 69.0543, compared to 71.1140 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.0597 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 69.0543
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 71.1140

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 4.2144 LKR (High: 72.0372 / Low: 67.8228). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9577 LKR (High: 71.4467 / Low: 70.4890).

March Spread (Volatile) ±4.2144
August Spread (Stable) ±0.9577

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.7357 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7357

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 71.4915) against the same month in 2015 (average: 66.1454), the exchange rate shifted by +5.3461 (+8.08%).

2016 Avg (November) 71.4915
2015 Avg (November) 66.1454

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 67.7634 66.0064 66.8845
February 68.5012 66.6439 67.5217
March 72.0372 67.8228 69.4744
April 71.3586 69.3157 70.4394
May 71.0968 69.1904 69.7037
June 71.2242 69.4619 70.3023
July 71.5246 70.2306 70.7103
August 71.4467 70.4890 70.9989
September 71.6781 70.5373 71.1206
October 71.9610 70.7994 71.4453
November 72.7522 70.4553 71.4915
December 71.8856 70.1118 70.9177