YEARLY HIGH
0.5410 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.4932 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5195 LKR

2016 HUF to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HUF to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 0.5410. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 0.4932.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0477 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4979 to the December average rate of 0.5038, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5410 was up 3.97% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5203, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 HUF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 540,971 LKR
2015 Average 486,943 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 493,226 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 47,745.40 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5332
0.4947
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF 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 0.5192, compared to 0.5199 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5192
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5199

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0338 LKR (High: 0.5380 / Low: 0.5041). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0091 LKR (High: 0.5353 / Low: 0.5262).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0338
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0091

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 0.0145 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0145

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.5262) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4869), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0393 (+8.06%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.5262
2015 Avg (May) 0.4869

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5042 0.4932 0.4979
February 0.5237 0.5041 0.5161
March 0.5349 0.5062 0.5208
April 0.5353 0.5262 0.5300
May 0.5410 0.5189 0.5262
June 0.5362 0.5110 0.5240
July 0.5225 0.5105 0.5135
August 0.5309 0.5192 0.5260
September 0.5372 0.5233 0.5295
October 0.5399 0.5186 0.5285
November 0.5380 0.5041 0.5182
December 0.5111 0.4974 0.5038