2016 KPW to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1670 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.1592 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1624 LKR

2016 KPW to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KPW to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.1670. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 0.1592.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0078 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1600 to the December average rate of 0.1657, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1670 was up 4.06% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1605, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 835 LKR

2015 Average 755 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 796 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 39.17 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1663

0.1595

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 0.1615, compared to 0.1633 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1615

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1633

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0051 LKR (High: 0.1654 / Low: 0.1603). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 LKR (High: 0.1653 / Low: 0.1641).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0051

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

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 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.1657) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1593), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0065 (+4.05%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.1657

2015 Avg (December) 0.1593

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1608	0.1593	0.1600
February	0.1616	0.1592	0.1601
March	0.1654	0.1603	0.1617
April	0.1632	0.1605	0.1619
May	0.1643	0.1619	0.1628
June	0.1649	0.1607	0.1625
July	0.1630	0.1614	0.1621
August	0.1626	0.1612	0.1618
September	0.1629	0.1613	0.1620
October	0.1644	0.1624	0.1634
November	0.1653	0.1641	0.1647
December	0.1670	0.1645	0.1657