2016 LKR to LBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

10.5438 LBP

YEARLY LOW

10.0562 LBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.3292 LBP

2016 LKR to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LKR to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 10.5438. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 10.0562.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4876 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.4858 to the December average rate of 10.1162, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 10.5438 was down 8.66% compared to the 2015 peak of 11.5440, 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 52,719 LBP

2015 Average 55,496 LBP

Yearly Trough Low 50,281 LBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,437.84 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

10.5227

10.0793

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to LBP 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 10.3851, compared to 10.2733 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1118 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.3851

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.2733

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.3217 LBP (High: 10.4600 / Low: 10.1382). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0780 LBP (High: 10.2252 / Low: 10.1471).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3217

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0780

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 0.1024 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 10.4708) against the same month in 2015 (average: 11.3443), the exchange rate shifted by -0.8735 (-7.70%).

2016 Avg (February) 10.4708

2015 Avg (February) 11.3443

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.5267	10.4433	10.4858
February	10.5438	10.3983	10.4708
March	10.4600	10.1382	10.3684
April	10.4361	10.2584	10.3576
May	10.3580	10.2132	10.3064
June	10.4461	10.1752	10.3218
July	10.3936	10.2831	10.3508
August	10.4097	10.3225	10.3685
September	10.4069	10.2730	10.3542
October	10.3031	10.1907	10.2626
November	10.2252	10.1471	10.1876
December	10.1905	10.0562	10.1162