2016 LKR to INR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4771 INR

YEARLY LOW

0.4463 INR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4597 INR

2016 LKR to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LKR to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 0.4771. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 0.4463.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0308 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4671 to the December average rate of 0.4546, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4771 was down 4.14% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4977, 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 2,385 INR

2015 Average 2,359 INR

Yearly Trough Low 2,232 INR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 153.84 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4756

0.4518

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to INR 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 0.4623, compared to 0.4572 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0051 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4623

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4572

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0225 INR (High: 0.4688 / Low: 0.4463). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0044 INR (High: 0.4557 / Low: 0.4513).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0225

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0044

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0137 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0137

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.4736) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4668), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0067 (+1.44%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.4736

2015 Avg (February) 0.4668

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4734	0.4578	0.4671
February	0.4771	0.4698	0.4736
March	0.4688	0.4463	0.4599
April	0.4603	0.4508	0.4563
May	0.4606	0.4540	0.4570
June	0.4642	0.4536	0.4599
July	0.4628	0.4573	0.4604
August	0.4624	0.4572	0.4598
September	0.4615	0.4531	0.4580
October	0.4557	0.4513	0.4538
November	0.4632	0.4471	0.4564
December	0.4615	0.4505	0.4546