2016 LKR to ARS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1091 ARS

YEARLY LOW

0.0896 ARS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1010 ARS

2016 LKR to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LKR to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 29, valuing the pair at 0.1091. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.0896.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0195 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0942 to the December average rate of 0.1062, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1091 was up 17.83% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0926, 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 546 ARS

2015 Average 340 ARS

Yearly Trough Low 448 ARS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 97.51 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1074

0.0929

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to ARS 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 0.0985, compared to 0.1034 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0049 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0985

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1034

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0113 ARS (High: 0.1091 / Low: 0.0978). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 ARS (High: 0.1047 / Low: 0.1027).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0113

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0037 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.1026) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0653), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0373 (+57.08%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.1026

2015 Avg (February) 0.0653

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0966	0.0896	0.0942
February	0.1091	0.0978	0.1026
March	0.1088	0.0982	0.1025
April	0.1015	0.0967	0.0988
May	0.0980	0.0944	0.0964
June	0.1034	0.0938	0.0967
July	0.1032	0.0998	0.1021
August	0.1030	0.1008	0.1019
September	0.1047	0.1027	0.1036
October	0.1046	0.1026	0.1032
November	0.1061	0.1007	0.1034
December	0.1077	0.1034	0.1062