2016 LKR to BYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

152.9629 BYR

YEARLY LOW

128.7736 BYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

137.7832 BYR

2016 LKR to BYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LKR to BYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 11, valuing the pair at 152.9629. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 128.7736.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.1893 BYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 137.8353 to the December average rate of 134.2576, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 152.9629 was up 16.27% compared to the 2015 peak of 131.5579, 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 764,815 BYR

2015 Average 584,176 BYR

Yearly Trough Low 643,868 BYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 120,946.58 BYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

152.1035

131.1920

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to BYR 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 139.2666, compared to 136.2999 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.9668 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 139.2666

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 136.2999

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 18.8402 BYR (High: 147.6138 / Low: 128.7736). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9919 BYR (High: 135.5798 / Low: 134.5879).

January Spread (Volatile) ±18.8402

November Spread (Stable) ±0.9919

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 8.4707 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -8.4707

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 150.3608) against the same month in 2015 (average: 114.4557), the exchange rate shifted by +35.9051 (+31.37%).

2016 Avg (February) 150.3608

2015 Avg (February) 114.4557

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	147.6138	128.7736	137.8353
February	152.9629	147.0246	150.3608
March	148.3256	135.4783	141.8901
April	139.8431	131.8874	136.3668
May	134.2277	131.2575	132.9346
June	138.3231	133.8898	136.2120
July	138.0490	136.5246	137.3285
August	138.0534	136.8624	137.5616
September	137.9750	136.5915	137.3876
October	137.0666	135.3017	136.1914
November	135.5798	134.5879	135.0724
December	135.2551	133.2244	134.2576