YEARLY HIGH
2.0275 HUF
YEARLY LOW
1.8485 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9257 HUF

2016 LKR to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LKR to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 2.0275. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 1.8485.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1789 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0084 to the December average rate of 1.9852, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.0275 was down 7.33% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.1877, 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 10,137 HUF
2015 Average 10,274 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 9,243 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 894.71 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.0205
1.8747
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to HUF 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 1.9272, compared to 1.9242 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9272
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9242

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.1248 HUF (High: 1.9836 / Low: 1.8588). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0322 HUF (High: 1.9003 / Low: 1.8681).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1248
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0322

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 0.0704 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0704

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 2.0084) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.0629), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0546 (-2.65%).

2016 Avg (January) 2.0084
2015 Avg (January) 2.0629

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0275 1.9833 2.0084
February 1.9836 1.9094 1.9380
March 1.9756 1.8695 1.9203
April 1.9003 1.8681 1.8869
May 1.9271 1.8485 1.9007
June 1.9571 1.8651 1.9089
July 1.9588 1.9140 1.9473
August 1.9262 1.8835 1.9011
September 1.9110 1.8615 1.8887
October 1.9283 1.8523 1.8923
November 1.9836 1.8588 1.9306
December 2.0105 1.9565 1.9852