YEARLY HIGH
97.1044 IDR
YEARLY LOW
88.0053 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
91.0506 IDR

2016 LKR to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LKR to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 97.1044. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 27, dropping to 88.0053.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.0992 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 96.2897 to the December average rate of 89.9267, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 97.1044 was down 7.94% compared to the 2015 peak of 105.4845, 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 485,522 IDR
2015 Average 492,407 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 440,026 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 45,495.76 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

97.0624
87.7896
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to IDR 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 92.3282, compared to 89.7729 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.5552 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 92.3282
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 89.7729

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 3.4880 IDR (High: 95.7501 / Low: 92.2621). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2172 IDR (High: 89.2224 / Low: 88.0053).

February Spread (Volatile) ±3.4880
October Spread (Stable) ±1.2172

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 3.3010 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.3010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 96.2897) against the same month in 2015 (average: 95.4510), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8387 (+0.88%).

2016 Avg (January) 96.2897
2015 Avg (January) 95.4510

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 97.1044 95.1609 96.2897
February 95.7501 92.2621 93.7903
March 92.0819 89.2789 90.4894
April 91.4589 89.7734 90.4190
May 92.8526 89.7706 91.6601
June 92.3109 89.5627 91.3205
July 90.5593 89.2879 89.9193
August 91.2289 89.6591 90.3765
September 91.4063 88.3970 90.0279
October 89.2224 88.0053 88.5624
November 91.2639 88.0794 89.8248
December 91.5890 88.8357 89.9267