YEARLY HIGH
0.0256 AED
YEARLY LOW
0.0244 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0251 AED

2016 LKR to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LKR to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.0256. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0244.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0012 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0255 to the December average rate of 0.0246, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0256 was down 8.38% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0280, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 128 AED
2015 Average 135 AED
Yearly Trough Low 122 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.01 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0256
0.0245
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to AED 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 0.0253, compared to 0.0250 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0253
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0250

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0008 AED (High: 0.0255 / Low: 0.0247). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 AED (High: 0.0249 / Low: 0.0247).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.0255) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0276), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0022 (-7.81%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.0255
2015 Avg (February) 0.0276

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0256 0.0254 0.0255
February 0.0256 0.0253 0.0255
March 0.0255 0.0247 0.0252
April 0.0254 0.0250 0.0252
May 0.0252 0.0248 0.0251
June 0.0254 0.0248 0.0251
July 0.0253 0.0250 0.0252
August 0.0253 0.0251 0.0252
September 0.0253 0.0250 0.0252
October 0.0251 0.0248 0.0250
November 0.0249 0.0247 0.0248
December 0.0248 0.0244 0.0246