2016 KGS to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.1936 LKR

YEARLY LOW

1.8897 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0929 LKR

2016 KGS to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KGS to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 28, valuing the pair at 2.1936. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 1.8897.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3039 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8979 to the December average rate of 2.1538, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.1936 was down 4.79% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.3039, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,968 LKR

2015 Average 10,599 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 9,449 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,519.43 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.1940

1.8710

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 2.0412, compared to 2.1447 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0412

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1447

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.1517 LKR (High: 2.1083 / Low: 1.9566). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0179 LKR (High: 1.9076 / Low: 1.8897).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1517

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0179

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0450 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0450

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 2.1547) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.2400), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0853 (-3.81%).

2016 Avg (June) 2.1547

2015 Avg (June) 2.2400

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.9076	1.8897	1.8979
February	1.9590	1.8960	1.9262
March	2.1083	1.9566	2.0134
April	2.1399	2.0661	2.1113
May	2.1652	2.1239	2.1433
June	2.1936	2.1298	2.1547
July	2.1818	2.1374	2.1671
August	2.1444	2.1107	2.1221
September	2.1589	2.1031	2.1208
October	2.1643	2.1446	2.1540
November	2.1637	2.1423	2.1502
December	2.1708	2.1420	2.1538