2016 LKR to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4767 BTN

YEARLY LOW

0.4464 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4597 BTN

2016 LKR to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LKR to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 0.4767. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 0.4464.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0304 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4670 to the December average rate of 0.4550, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4767 was down 3.81% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4956, 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 2,384 BTN

2015 Average 2,358 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 2,232 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 151.83 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4755

0.4517

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to BTN 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 0.4623, compared to 0.4572 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0051 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4623

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4572

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0239 BTN (High: 0.4703 / Low: 0.4464). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 BTN (High: 0.4619 / Low: 0.4574).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0239

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 0.0133 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0133

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.4735) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4669), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0066 (+1.41%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.4735

2015 Avg (February) 0.4669

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4738	0.4578	0.4670
February	0.4767	0.4699	0.4735
March	0.4703	0.4464	0.4601
April	0.4606	0.4510	0.4563
May	0.4606	0.4542	0.4568
June	0.4645	0.4537	0.4600
July	0.4641	0.4568	0.4607
August	0.4619	0.4574	0.4597
September	0.4612	0.4536	0.4581
October	0.4563	0.4515	0.4537
November	0.4627	0.4474	0.4558
December	0.4623	0.4519	0.4550