2016 LKR to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

56.9377 LAK

YEARLY LOW

53.8654 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

55.5671 LAK

2016 LKR to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LKR to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 56.9377. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 53.8654.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0723 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 56.5472 to the December average rate of 54.6994, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 56.9377 was down 8.05% compared to the 2015 peak of 61.9222, 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 284,688 LAK

2015 Average 299,276 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 269,327 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,361.68 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

56.7319

54.5147

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to LAK 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 55.8794, compared to 55.2548 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6247 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 55.8794

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 55.2548

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 1.7710 LAK (High: 56.6458 / Low: 54.8748). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3676 LAK (High: 55.7348 / Low: 55.3672).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.7710

August Spread (Stable) ±0.3676

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 0.4980 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4980

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 56.3631) against the same month in 2015 (average: 61.0633), the exchange rate shifted by -4.7002 (-7.70%).

2016 Avg (February) 56.3631

2015 Avg (February) 61.0633

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	56.7502	56.2227	56.5472
February	56.9377	55.8531	56.3631
March	56.6458	54.8748	55.8651
April	56.1367	55.0737	55.6721
May	55.8594	54.9297	55.4113
June	55.9917	54.7025	55.4178
July	55.6579	55.1468	55.4451
August	55.7348	55.3672	55.5773
September	55.7755	55.2239	55.5385
October	55.4445	54.9245	55.2241
November	55.2593	54.7750	55.0441
December	55.1852	53.8654	54.6994