YEARLY HIGH
1.3491 LKR
YEARLY LOW
1.1004 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2136 LKR

2016 ISK to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ISK to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 1.3491. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 1.1004.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2488 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1085 to the December average rate of 1.3246, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.3491 was up 18.88% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.1348, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,746 LKR
2015 Average 5,162 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 5,502 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,243.81 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.3463
1.0869
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK 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 1.1551, compared to 1.2722 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1171 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1551
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2722

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0810 LKR (High: 1.1953 / Low: 1.1143). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0155 LKR (High: 1.1159 / Low: 1.1004).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0810
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0155

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.3246) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.1062), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2185 (+19.75%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.3246
2015 Avg (December) 1.1062

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1159 1.1004 1.1085
February 1.1396 1.1122 1.1261
March 1.1953 1.1143 1.1496
April 1.1894 1.1666 1.1755
May 1.2004 1.1733 1.1849
June 1.2098 1.1701 1.1860
July 1.2185 1.1818 1.1963
August 1.2546 1.2108 1.2333
September 1.2844 1.2513 1.2696
October 1.3073 1.2800 1.2888
November 1.3445 1.3084 1.3206
December 1.3491 1.3041 1.3246