YEARLY HIGH
0.1316 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0538 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0684 EGP

2016 LKR to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LKR to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.1316. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 0.0538.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0778 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0544 to the December average rate of 0.1234, the exchange rate registered a net change of 127.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1316 was up 124.17% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0587, 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 658 EGP
2015 Average 284 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 269 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 389.07 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1303
0.0474
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to EGP 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 0.0581, compared to 0.0786 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0205 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0581
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0786

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0606 EGP (High: 0.1205 / Low: 0.0599). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 EGP (High: 0.0545 / Low: 0.0542).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0606
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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.1234) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0546), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0688 (+125.99%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.1234
2015 Avg (December) 0.0546

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0545 0.0542 0.0544
February 0.0546 0.0540 0.0543
March 0.0617 0.0538 0.0578
April 0.0614 0.0604 0.0609
May 0.0610 0.0600 0.0606
June 0.0614 0.0596 0.0607
July 0.0612 0.0605 0.0609
August 0.0612 0.0607 0.0610
September 0.0611 0.0605 0.0609
October 0.0608 0.0600 0.0604
November 0.1205 0.0599 0.1052
December 0.1316 0.1200 0.1234