YEARLY HIGH
0.0276 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.0255 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0263 ILS

2016 LKR to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LKR to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 0.0276. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 8, dropping to 0.0255.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0022 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0274 to the December average rate of 0.0257, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0276 was down 9.38% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0305, 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 138 ILS
2015 Average 143 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 127 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10.84 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0276
0.0255
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to ILS 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 0.0266, compared to 0.0260 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0266
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0260

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0016 ILS (High: 0.0270 / Low: 0.0255). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 ILS (High: 0.0260 / Low: 0.0256).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0274) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0300), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0026 (-8.53%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0274
2015 Avg (January) 0.0300

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0276 0.0269 0.0274
February 0.0275 0.0269 0.0271
March 0.0270 0.0255 0.0266
April 0.0263 0.0256 0.0259
May 0.0264 0.0256 0.0260
June 0.0267 0.0260 0.0264
July 0.0267 0.0262 0.0264
August 0.0263 0.0258 0.0261
September 0.0260 0.0256 0.0258
October 0.0262 0.0256 0.0260
November 0.0261 0.0256 0.0259
December 0.0260 0.0255 0.0257