YEARLY HIGH
0.0287 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.0211 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0239 BRL

2016 LKR to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LKR to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 0.0287. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 25, dropping to 0.0211.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0076 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0281 to the December average rate of 0.0225, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0287 was down 2.20% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0294, 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 144 BRL
2015 Average 122 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 106 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37.97 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0287
0.0211
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to BRL 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 0.0255, compared to 0.0223 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0255
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0223

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0030 BRL (High: 0.0273 / Low: 0.0243). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 BRL (High: 0.0230 / Low: 0.0222).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0030
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0281) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0200), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0081 (+40.25%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0281
2015 Avg (January) 0.0200

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0287 0.0274 0.0281
February 0.0281 0.0271 0.0275
March 0.0273 0.0243 0.0254
April 0.0254 0.0236 0.0244
May 0.0245 0.0236 0.0242
June 0.0243 0.0221 0.0234
July 0.0230 0.0222 0.0224
August 0.0224 0.0215 0.0220
September 0.0229 0.0220 0.0223
October 0.0223 0.0211 0.0217
November 0.0232 0.0215 0.0226
December 0.0238 0.0217 0.0225