YEARLY HIGH
3.4458 AMD
YEARLY LOW
3.2100 AMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.2882 AMD

2016 LKR to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LKR to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 3.4458. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 3.2100.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2358 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.3703 to the December average rate of 3.2355, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3.4458 was down 5.19% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.6344, 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 17,229 AMD
2015 Average 17,581 AMD
Yearly Trough Low 16,050 AMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,179.07 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

3.4462
3.2057
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to AMD 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 3.3300, compared to 3.2463 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0836 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.3300
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.2463

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.1659 AMD (High: 3.4009 / Low: 3.2350). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0263 AMD (High: 3.2363 / Low: 3.2100).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1659
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0263

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0799 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0799

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 3.4262) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.5999), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1737 (-4.83%).

2016 Avg (February) 3.4262
2015 Avg (February) 3.5999

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.3948 3.3462 3.3703
February 3.4458 3.3830 3.4262
March 3.4009 3.2350 3.3463
April 3.3396 3.2738 3.3043
May 3.2900 3.2300 3.2670
June 3.3083 3.2199 3.2657
July 3.2810 3.2494 3.2671
August 3.2780 3.2443 3.2661
September 3.2689 3.2316 3.2524
October 3.2472 3.2103 3.2311
November 3.2363 3.2100 3.2257
December 3.2603 3.2125 3.2355