YEARLY HIGH
0.0065 EUR
YEARLY LOW
0.0059 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0062 EUR

2016 LKR to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LKR to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.0065. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 0.0059.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0005 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0064 to the December average rate of 0.0064, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0065 was down 9.80% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0072, 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 32 EUR
2015 Average 33 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 30 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.62 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0064
0.0060
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LKR to EUR 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 0.0062, compared to 0.0062 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0062
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0062

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0004 EUR (High: 0.0064 / Low: 0.0059). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 EUR (High: 0.0064 / Low: 0.0064).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0064) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0064), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-0.51%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0064
2015 Avg (December) 0.0064

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0064 0.0064 0.0064
February 0.0064 0.0061 0.0062
March 0.0064 0.0059 0.0062
April 0.0061 0.0060 0.0061
May 0.0061 0.0059 0.0060
June 0.0062 0.0060 0.0061
July 0.0062 0.0061 0.0062
August 0.0062 0.0061 0.0061
September 0.0062 0.0061 0.0061
October 0.0063 0.0061 0.0062
November 0.0064 0.0061 0.0063
December 0.0065 0.0063 0.0064