YEARLY HIGH
0.0050 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0048 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0048 LKR

2016 IRR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the IRR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.0050. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 9, dropping to 0.0048.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0002 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0048 to the December average rate of 0.0050, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0050 was up 3.18% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0048, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 25 LKR
2015 Average 23 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 24 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.20 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0050
0.0048
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IRR 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 0.0048, compared to 0.0049 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0048
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0049

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0001 LKR (High: 0.0049 / Low: 0.0048). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 LKR (High: 0.0049 / Low: 0.0049).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0050) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0048), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+3.76%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0050
2015 Avg (December) 0.0048

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0048 0.0048 0.0048
February 0.0048 0.0048 0.0048
March 0.0049 0.0048 0.0048
April 0.0049 0.0048 0.0048
May 0.0049 0.0048 0.0048
June 0.0049 0.0048 0.0048
July 0.0049 0.0048 0.0048
August 0.0049 0.0048 0.0048
September 0.0049 0.0048 0.0048
October 0.0049 0.0049 0.0049
November 0.0049 0.0049 0.0049
December 0.0050 0.0049 0.0050