YEARLY HIGH
212.2862 LKR
YEARLY LOW
202.0369 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
206.2710 LKR

2016 JOD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the JOD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 212.2862. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 202.0369.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.2493 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 203.1104 to the December average rate of 210.5735, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 212.2862 was up 4.20% compared to the 2015 peak of 203.7386, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,061,431 LKR
2015 Average 959,322 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 1,010,185 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 51,246.59 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

211.3198
202.3641
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JOD 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 205.1106, compared to 207.4315 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.3209 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 205.1106
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 207.4315

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 6.6407 LKR (High: 210.1992 / Low: 203.5584). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5643 LKR (High: 210.0368 / Low: 208.4725).

March Spread (Volatile) ±6.6407
November Spread (Stable) ±1.5643

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 0.5661 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5661

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 210.5735) against the same month in 2015 (average: 202.1608), the exchange rate shifted by +8.4127 (+4.16%).

2016 Avg (December) 210.5735
2015 Avg (December) 202.1608

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 204.0705 202.0369 203.1104
February 204.7984 202.2100 203.4210
March 210.1992 203.5584 205.3512
April 207.2833 203.9493 205.5755
May 208.7614 205.5823 206.7294
June 209.4748 203.9755 206.4761
July 207.0828 205.1699 205.9100
August 206.6589 204.6765 205.4867
September 206.9541 204.8089 205.7322
October 209.0243 206.1716 207.5953
November 210.0368 208.4725 209.2914
December 212.2862 209.0120 210.5735