2016 JPY to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4582 LKR

YEARLY LOW

1.1889 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3473 LKR

2016 JPY to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the JPY to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 27, valuing the pair at 1.4582. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 1.1889.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2693 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2159 to the December average rate of 1.2854, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.4582 was up 21.51% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.2001, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 729,088 LKR

2015 Average 561,784 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 594,445 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 134,643.03 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.4593

1.1938

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JPY 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 1.3041, compared to 1.3905 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0865 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3041

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3905

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.1335 LKR (High: 1.4363 / Low: 1.3028). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0389 LKR (High: 1.2314 / Low: 1.1925).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1335

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0389

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0825 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0825

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2016: 1.4291) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.1602), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2689 (+23.17%).

2016 Avg (September) 1.4291

2015 Avg (September) 1.1602

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2314	1.1925	1.2159
February	1.2847	1.1889	1.2582
March	1.3210	1.2679	1.2877
April	1.3690	1.3049	1.3288
May	1.3745	1.3318	1.3457
June	1.4435	1.3492	1.3882
July	1.4486	1.3650	1.4053
August	1.4510	1.4100	1.4371
September	1.4582	1.3990	1.4291
October	1.4476	1.4074	1.4184
November	1.4363	1.3028	1.3679
December	1.3123	1.2645	1.2854