2016 LKR to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

7.9794 CDF

YEARLY LOW

6.1634 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.6203 CDF

2016 LKR to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LKR to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 7.9794. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 6.1634.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8161 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.4345 to the December average rate of 7.8095, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 7.9794 was up 12.77% compared to the 2015 peak of 7.0756, 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 39,897 CDF

2015 Average 34,086 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 30,817 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,080.25 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

7.9570

6.1865

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to CDF 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 6.3959, compared to 6.8447 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4488 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.3959

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.8447

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 1.5524 CDF (High: 7.7157 / Low: 6.1634). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0621 CDF (High: 6.4573 / Low: 6.3951).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.5524

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0621

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0920 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0920

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 7.8095) against the same month in 2015 (average: 6.4640), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3454 (+20.81%).

2016 Avg (December) 7.8095

2015 Avg (December) 6.4640

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.4573	6.3951	6.4345
February	6.4778	6.3828	6.4406
March	6.4233	6.2225	6.3711
April	6.4253	6.3243	6.3710
May	6.3771	6.2685	6.3341
June	6.5920	6.2436	6.4241
July	6.7246	6.4322	6.5244
August	6.7659	6.6514	6.7092
September	6.7378	6.6357	6.6978
October	6.7075	6.4799	6.6058
November	7.7157	6.1634	6.7215
December	7.9794	7.6221	7.8095