YEARLY HIGH
1.4386 GYD
YEARLY LOW
1.3714 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4090 GYD

2016 LKR to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LKR to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 1.4386. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 8, dropping to 1.3714.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0672 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4313 to the December average rate of 1.3819, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.4386 was down 8.90% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.5792, 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 7,193 GYD
2015 Average 7,590 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 6,857 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 336.14 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.4362
1.3769
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to GYD 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 1.4184, compared to 1.3995 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0189 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4184
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3995

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0420 GYD (High: 1.4287 / Low: 1.3867). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0124 GYD (High: 1.4386 / Low: 1.4262).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0420
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0124

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0133 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0133

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.4313) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.5701), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1388 (-8.84%).

2016 Avg (January) 1.4313
2015 Avg (January) 1.5701

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4386 1.4262 1.4313
February 1.4380 1.4242 1.4306
March 1.4287 1.3867 1.4174
April 1.4262 1.4057 1.4147
May 1.4151 1.3973 1.4075
June 1.4255 1.3899 1.4090
July 1.4155 1.3968 1.4084
August 1.4183 1.4054 1.4131
September 1.4191 1.4008 1.4105
October 1.4034 1.3900 1.3971
November 1.3927 1.3785 1.3861
December 1.3900 1.3714 1.3819