2016 LBP to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0994 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.0948 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0968 LKR

2016 LBP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LBP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 0.0994. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 0.0948.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0046 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0954 to the December average rate of 0.0989, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0994 was up 3.69% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0959, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 497 LKR

2015 Average 451 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 474 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.99 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0992

0.0950

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.0963, compared to 0.0973 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0963

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0973

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0030 LKR (High: 0.0986 / Low: 0.0956). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 LKR (High: 0.0985 / Low: 0.0978).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0030

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0989) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0951), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0038 (+3.97%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0989

2015 Avg (December) 0.0951

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0958	0.0950	0.0954
February	0.0962	0.0948	0.0955
March	0.0986	0.0956	0.0965
April	0.0975	0.0958	0.0965
May	0.0979	0.0965	0.0970
June	0.0983	0.0957	0.0969
July	0.0972	0.0962	0.0966
August	0.0969	0.0961	0.0964
September	0.0973	0.0961	0.0966
October	0.0981	0.0971	0.0974
November	0.0985	0.0978	0.0982
December	0.0994	0.0981	0.0989