2016 LKR to KPW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6.2812 KPW

YEARLY LOW

5.9866 KPW

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.1589 KPW

2016 LKR to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LKR to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 6.2812. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 5.9866.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2946 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.2484 to the December average rate of 6.0338, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 6.2812 was down 8.38% compared to the 2015 peak of 6.8557, 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 31,406 KPW

2015 Average 33,121 KPW

Yearly Trough Low 29,933 KPW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,472.92 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

6.2698

6.0123

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to KPW 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 6.1925, compared to 6.1252 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0673 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.1925

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.1252

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.1916 KPW (High: 6.2387 / Low: 6.0471). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0458 KPW (High: 6.0937 / Low: 6.0479).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1916

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0458

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 0.0584 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0584

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 6.2443) against the same month in 2015 (average: 6.7731), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5289 (-7.81%).

2016 Avg (February) 6.2443

2015 Avg (February) 6.7731

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.2756	6.2171	6.2484
February	6.2812	6.1894	6.2443
March	6.2387	6.0471	6.1859
April	6.2293	6.1262	6.1785
May	6.1775	6.0854	6.1439
June	6.2228	6.0654	6.1542
July	6.1968	6.1349	6.1702
August	6.2036	6.1513	6.1821
September	6.2014	6.1392	6.1743
October	6.1593	6.0812	6.1208
November	6.0937	6.0479	6.0701
December	6.0780	5.9866	6.0338