2016 LKR to IRR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

210.1220 IRR

YEARLY LOW

200.0669 IRR

YEARLY AVERAGE

206.2951 IRR

2016 LKR to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LKR to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 9, valuing the pair at 210.1220. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 200.0669.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.0551 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 208.2817 to the December average rate of 201.6355, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 210.1220 was down 5.72% compared to the 2015 peak of 222.8793, 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 1,050,610 IRR

2015 Average 1,064,794 IRR

Yearly Trough Low 1,000,335 IRR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 50,275.63 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

210.1179

200.8643

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to IRR 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 207.8330, compared to 204.7571 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.0760 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 207.8330

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 204.7571

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 6.0620 IRR (High: 209.4362 / Low: 203.3742). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4896 IRR (High: 203.6041 / Low: 202.1145).

March Spread (Volatile) ±6.0620

November Spread (Stable) ±1.4896

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 1.8388 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8388

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 209.3468) against the same month in 2015 (average: 207.5334), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8134 (+0.87%).

2016 Avg (February) 209.3468

2015 Avg (February) 207.5334

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	209.1776	207.1393	208.2817
February	210.1220	207.7238	209.3468
March	209.4362	203.3742	207.7379
April	209.1967	205.7496	207.5821
May	207.6622	204.9574	206.6715
June	209.6872	204.2723	207.3783
July	208.5419	205.1286	206.6376
August	207.2568	205.4653	206.5560
September	207.2562	205.0792	206.3429
October	205.7924	203.1922	204.5041
November	203.6041	202.1145	202.8664
December	203.1571	200.0669	201.6355