2016 ILS to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

39.2754 LKR

YEARLY LOW

36.1928 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

38.0794 LKR

2016 ILS to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ILS to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 8, valuing the pair at 39.2754. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 36.1928.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0826 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.4874 to the December average rate of 38.9242, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 39.2754 was up 4.79% compared to the 2015 peak of 37.4817, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 196,377 LKR

2015 Average 175,030 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 180,964 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,413.16 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

39.1679

36.2437

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 37.6662, compared to 38.4926 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8263 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 37.6662

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 38.4926

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 2.2520 LKR (High: 39.2378 / Low: 36.9859). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6996 LKR (High: 39.1154 / Low: 38.4158).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.2520

September Spread (Stable) ±0.6996

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.5214 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5214

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 38.9242) against the same month in 2015 (average: 37.0223), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9019 (+5.14%).

2016 Avg (December) 38.9242

2015 Avg (December) 37.0223

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	37.1540	36.1928	36.4874
February	37.1693	36.3388	36.9147
March	39.2378	36.9859	37.6556
April	39.0196	38.0483	38.6204
May	39.0235	37.8098	38.4204
June	38.4728	37.3938	37.8990
July	38.2197	37.4180	37.8386
August	38.7326	37.9707	38.3525
September	39.1154	38.4158	38.7228
October	39.1229	38.0985	38.5186
November	39.0348	38.2495	38.5987
December	39.2754	38.4616	38.9242