2016 GEL to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

69.3429 LKR

YEARLY LOW

53.1322 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

61.9986 LKR

2016 GEL to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GEL to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 69.3429. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 53.1322.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.2107 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 59.1311 to the December average rate of 56.2559, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 69.3429 was down 8.22% compared to the 2015 peak of 75.5554, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 346,715 LKR

2015 Average 311,632 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 265,661 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 81,053.50 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

68.2677

55.1639

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL 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 62.8356, compared to 61.1617 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.6739 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 62.8356

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 61.1617

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 6.9325 LKR (High: 69.3429 / Low: 62.4105). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8966 LKR (High: 63.6210 / Low: 62.7245).

June Spread (Volatile) ±6.9325

September Spread (Stable) ±0.8966

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 4.4379 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.4379

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 66.7592) against the same month in 2015 (average: 59.3272), the exchange rate shifted by +7.4320 (+12.53%).

2016 Avg (June) 66.7592

2015 Avg (June) 59.3272

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	60.2578	57.8779	59.1311
February	58.9073	57.6196	58.0580
March	63.5634	58.3983	61.3188
April	65.6579	63.0871	64.5707
May	69.1052	65.4395	67.1757
June	69.3429	62.4105	66.7592
July	63.1072	61.7494	62.3213
August	64.0608	61.8842	62.8273
September	63.6210	62.7245	63.1151
October	63.0385	61.8399	62.4513
November	61.7371	58.4356	59.9991
December	58.1424	53.1322	56.2559