2016 HKD to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

19.3840 LKR

YEARLY LOW

18.3865 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

18.8277 LKR

2016 HKD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HKD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 19.3840. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 18.3865.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9975 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.5145 to the December average rate of 19.2250, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 19.3840 was up 4.00% compared to the 2015 peak of 18.6391, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 484,600 LKR

2015 Average 438,524 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 459,663 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,936.99 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

19.2961

18.4435

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 18.7115, compared to 18.9439 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2324 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.7115

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.9439

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.6257 LKR (High: 19.1918 / Low: 18.5661). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1438 LKR (High: 19.1836 / Low: 19.0397).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.6257

November Spread (Stable) ±0.1438

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 0.0364 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0364

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 19.2250) against the same month in 2015 (average: 18.4954), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7296 (+3.94%).

2016 Avg (December) 19.2250

2015 Avg (December) 18.4954

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	18.6497	18.3993	18.5145
February	18.7026	18.3865	18.5184
March	19.1918	18.5661	18.7488
April	18.9460	18.6291	18.7804
May	19.0308	18.7791	18.8665
June	19.0936	18.6362	18.8405
July	18.9167	18.7221	18.8041
August	18.8645	18.7066	18.7705
September	18.9051	18.7102	18.7927
October	19.0869	18.8388	18.9562
November	19.1836	19.0397	19.1151
December	19.3840	19.0901	19.2250