2016 LKR to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6529 LRD

YEARLY LOW

0.5688 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6111 LRD

2016 LKR to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LKR to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 0.6529. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 0.5688.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0840 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5941 to the December average rate of 0.6165, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.6529 was down 6.32% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6969, 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 3,264 LRD

2015 Average 3,162 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 2,844 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 420.17 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.6354

0.5771

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to LRD 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 0.6005, compared to 0.6216 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0212 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6005

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6216

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0474 LRD (High: 0.6238 / Low: 0.5764). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0061 LRD (High: 0.6213 / Low: 0.6153).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0474

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0061

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0080 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0080

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 0.6306) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.6477), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0171 (-2.65%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.6306

2015 Avg (August) 0.6477

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6205	0.5859	0.5941
February	0.5895	0.5818	0.5864
March	0.5870	0.5688	0.5819
April	0.6238	0.5764	0.6039
May	0.6212	0.6119	0.6178
June	0.6259	0.6099	0.6188
July	0.6213	0.6153	0.6191
August	0.6529	0.6182	0.6306
September	0.6328	0.6227	0.6276
October	0.6287	0.6097	0.6220
November	0.6183	0.6099	0.6141
December	0.6268	0.6092	0.6165