2016 LKR to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8411 JPY

YEARLY LOW

0.6858 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7444 JPY

2016 LKR to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LKR to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.8411. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 0.6858.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1553 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8225 to the December average rate of 0.7781, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.8411 was down 10.20% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.9367, 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 4,206 JPY

2015 Average 4,454 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 3,429 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 776.66 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.8351

0.6832

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to JPY 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 0.7685, compared to 0.7204 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0481 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7685

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7204

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0713 JPY (High: 0.7676 / Low: 0.6962). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0197 JPY (High: 0.7105 / Low: 0.6908).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0713

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0197

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0273 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0273

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.7951) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.8937), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0986 (-11.03%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.7951

2015 Avg (February) 0.8937

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8385	0.8121	0.8225
February	0.8411	0.7784	0.7951
March	0.7887	0.7570	0.7767
April	0.7663	0.7304	0.7527
May	0.7509	0.7275	0.7432
June	0.7412	0.6928	0.7206
July	0.7326	0.6903	0.7118
August	0.7092	0.6892	0.6959
September	0.7148	0.6858	0.6999
October	0.7105	0.6908	0.7051
November	0.7676	0.6962	0.7318
December	0.7908	0.7620	0.7781