2016 KMF to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3418 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.3144 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3296 LKR

2016 KMF to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KMF to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 5, valuing the pair at 0.3418. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.3144.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0274 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3189 to the December average rate of 0.3194, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3418 was up 4.57% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3269, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,709 LKR

2015 Average 1,533 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 1,572 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 137.11 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3398

0.3170

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 0.3306, compared to 0.3285 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3306

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3285

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0205 LKR (High: 0.3400 / Low: 0.3195). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0062 LKR (High: 0.3321 / Low: 0.3259).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0205

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0062

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0072 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0072

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 0.3373) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3054), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0319 (+10.44%).

2016 Avg (June) 0.3373

2015 Avg (June) 0.3054

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3254	0.3151	0.3189
February	0.3307	0.3184	0.3251
March	0.3400	0.3195	0.3289
April	0.3399	0.3333	0.3356
May	0.3409	0.3324	0.3379
June	0.3418	0.3333	0.3373
July	0.3396	0.3257	0.3334
August	0.3321	0.3259	0.3281
September	0.3340	0.3275	0.3317
October	0.3343	0.3271	0.3318
November	0.3351	0.3189	0.3266
December	0.3237	0.3144	0.3194