YEARLY HIGH
0.0125 AWG
YEARLY LOW
0.0120 AWG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0123 AWG

2016 LKR to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LKR to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.0125. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0120.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0005 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0124 to the December average rate of 0.0120, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0125 was down 8.20% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0136, 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 63 AWG
2015 Average 66 AWG
Yearly Trough Low 60 AWG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.71 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0125
0.0120
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to AWG 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 0.0123, compared to 0.0122 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0123
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0122

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0004 AWG (High: 0.0124 / Low: 0.0121). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 AWG (High: 0.0121 / Low: 0.0121).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.0124) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0135), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0010 (-7.65%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.0124
2015 Avg (February) 0.0135

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0125 0.0124 0.0124
February 0.0125 0.0123 0.0124
March 0.0124 0.0121 0.0123
April 0.0124 0.0122 0.0123
May 0.0123 0.0121 0.0122
June 0.0124 0.0121 0.0123
July 0.0123 0.0122 0.0123
August 0.0124 0.0123 0.0123
September 0.0123 0.0122 0.0123
October 0.0123 0.0121 0.0122
November 0.0121 0.0121 0.0121
December 0.0121 0.0120 0.0120