2016 LKR to GNF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

63.4166 GNF

YEARLY LOW

49.3307 GNF

YEARLY AVERAGE

57.2045 GNF

2016 LKR to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LKR to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 63.4166. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 5, dropping to 49.3307.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.0860 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 53.7043 to the December average rate of 62.2093, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 63.4166 was up 11.60% compared to the 2015 peak of 56.8234, 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 317,083 GNF

2015 Average 270,344 GNF

Yearly Trough Low 246,653 GNF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 70,429.84 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

63.5158

49.3258

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to GNF 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 52.5173, compared to 61.8917 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.3744 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 52.5173

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 61.8917

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 11.8297 GNF (High: 61.1604 / Low: 49.3307). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0018 GNF (High: 62.8574 / Low: 61.8556).

June Spread (Volatile) ±11.8297

September Spread (Stable) ±1.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.5536 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5536

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 62.2093) against the same month in 2015 (average: 53.8635), the exchange rate shifted by +8.3458 (+15.49%).

2016 Avg (December) 62.2093

2015 Avg (December) 53.8635

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	54.2135	53.1745	53.7043
February	54.1582	52.7351	53.4193
March	52.9301	50.8947	52.3440
April	52.5415	51.4589	52.0620
May	51.8172	49.7789	50.5083
June	61.1604	49.3307	53.0662
July	61.9960	60.3623	61.3596
August	62.8561	61.0816	62.1312
September	62.8574	61.8556	62.3333
October	62.4024	61.2239	61.7796
November	62.0613	60.7320	61.5374
December	63.4166	61.3220	62.2093