2016 LKR to MDL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1435 MDL

YEARLY LOW

0.1315 MDL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1361 MDL

2016 LKR to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LKR to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 0.1435. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 0.1315.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0120 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1411 to the December average rate of 0.1349, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1435 was down 0.03% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1436, 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 718 MDL

2015 Average 690 MDL

Yearly Trough Low 658 MDL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 59.95 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1417

0.1342

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to MDL 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 0.1369, compared to 0.1353 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1369

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1353

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0070 MDL (High: 0.1435 / Low: 0.1365). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 MDL (High: 0.1358 / Low: 0.1350).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0070

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 0.0034 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.1411) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1265), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0146 (+11.58%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.1411

2015 Avg (January) 0.1265

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1435	0.1365	0.1411
February	0.1412	0.1381	0.1393
March	0.1384	0.1315	0.1359
April	0.1356	0.1330	0.1348
May	0.1362	0.1345	0.1352
June	0.1368	0.1339	0.1352
July	0.1363	0.1352	0.1355
August	0.1358	0.1350	0.1354
September	0.1359	0.1344	0.1354
October	0.1360	0.1343	0.1350
November	0.1363	0.1333	0.1353
December	0.1364	0.1326	0.1349