2016 HNL to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6.5893 LKR

YEARLY LOW

6.3485 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.4203 LKR

2016 HNL to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HNL to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 6.5893. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 6.3485.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2408 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.4216 to the December average rate of 6.3946, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 6.5893 was down 0.19% compared to the 2015 peak of 6.6016, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 32,946 LKR

2015 Average 31,336 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 31,742 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,204.08 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

6.4966

6.3577

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HNL 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 6.4378, compared to 6.4029 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0349 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.4378

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.4029

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.2027 LKR (High: 6.5893 / Low: 6.3866). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0475 LKR (High: 6.4375 / Low: 6.3900).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2027

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0475

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0418 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0418

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 6.4364) against the same month in 2015 (average: 6.2210), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2154 (+3.46%).

2016 Avg (March) 6.4364

2015 Avg (March) 6.2210

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.4860	6.3881	6.4216
February	6.4108	6.3622	6.3856
March	6.5893	6.3866	6.4364
April	6.5040	6.3950	6.4539
May	6.5314	6.4585	6.4851
June	6.5506	6.3729	6.4440
July	6.4375	6.3900	6.4039
August	6.4115	6.3517	6.3693
September	6.4367	6.3521	6.3799
October	6.5002	6.3954	6.4332
November	6.5119	6.4006	6.4364
December	6.4354	6.3485	6.3946