2016 KES to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4710 LKR

YEARLY LOW

1.4002 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4398 LKR

2016 KES to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KES to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 2, valuing the pair at 1.4710. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 1.4002.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0708 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4073 to the December average rate of 1.4598, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.4710 was up 0.62% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.4619, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,355 LKR

2015 Average 6,931 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 7,001 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 353.96 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.4651

1.4021

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES 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 1.4323, compared to 1.4472 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0149 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4323

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4472

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0449 LKR (High: 1.4685 / Low: 1.4236). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0089 LKR (High: 1.4120 / Low: 1.4031).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0449

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0089

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0078 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0078

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 1.4461) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.3698), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0763 (+5.57%).

2016 Avg (June) 1.4461

2015 Avg (June) 1.3698

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4120	1.4031	1.4073
February	1.4202	1.4002	1.4136
March	1.4685	1.4236	1.4341
April	1.4478	1.4236	1.4387
May	1.4667	1.4418	1.4539
June	1.4710	1.4283	1.4461
July	1.4512	1.4357	1.4398
August	1.4412	1.4301	1.4357
September	1.4481	1.4334	1.4397
October	1.4594	1.4430	1.4513
November	1.4637	1.4517	1.4570
December	1.4687	1.4530	1.4598