2016 LKR to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0481 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.0458 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0472 BOB

2016 LKR to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LKR to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 9, valuing the pair at 0.0481. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 0.0458.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0023 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0480 to the December average rate of 0.0464, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0481 was down 8.97% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0528, 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 241 BOB

2015 Average 254 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 229 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.32 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0481

0.0462

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to BOB 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 0.0474, compared to 0.0471 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) 0.0474

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0471

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0016 BOB (High: 0.0475 / Low: 0.0458). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 BOB (High: 0.0481 / Low: 0.0478).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.0478) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0520), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0042 (-8.03%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.0478

2015 Avg (February) 0.0520

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0481	0.0478	0.0480
February	0.0481	0.0474	0.0478
March	0.0475	0.0458	0.0470
April	0.0475	0.0464	0.0472
May	0.0474	0.0466	0.0471
June	0.0476	0.0465	0.0471
July	0.0475	0.0470	0.0473
August	0.0477	0.0473	0.0475
September	0.0477	0.0471	0.0475
October	0.0472	0.0467	0.0470
November	0.0468	0.0464	0.0467
December	0.0466	0.0461	0.0464