2016 IMP to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

150.3197 LKR

YEARLY LOW

143.2698 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

146.1463 LKR

2016 IMP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the IMP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 150.3197. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 143.2698.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.0499 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 144.0396 to the December average rate of 149.1652, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 150.3197 was up 4.06% compared to the 2015 peak of 144.4580, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 751,598 LKR

2015 Average 679,921 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 716,349 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 35,249.31 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

149.6778

143.5270

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IMP 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 145.3453, compared to 146.9473 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 145.3453

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 146.9473

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 4.5700 LKR (High: 148.8168 / Low: 144.2468). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0886 LKR (High: 148.7968 / Low: 147.7082).

March Spread (Volatile) ±4.5700

November Spread (Stable) ±1.0886

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 0.3875 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3875

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 149.1652) against the same month in 2015 (average: 143.3546), the exchange rate shifted by +5.8106 (+4.05%).

2016 Avg (December) 149.1652

2015 Avg (December) 143.3546

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	144.7770	143.4260	144.0396
February	145.3950	143.2698	144.1342
March	148.8168	144.2468	145.4957
April	146.8946	144.4932	145.6688
May	147.8795	145.6765	146.4841
June	148.3681	144.6154	146.2492
July	146.6860	145.2500	145.8617
August	146.3240	145.0616	145.5808
September	146.6141	145.1440	145.7660
October	148.0118	146.1060	147.0463
November	148.7968	147.7082	148.2638
December	150.3197	148.0628	149.1652