YEARLY HIGH
16.7025 MNT
YEARLY LOW
13.1762 MNT
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.6416 MNT

2016 LKR to MNT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LKR to MNT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 16.7025. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 13.1762.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5264 MNT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.8635 to the December average rate of 16.6051, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 16.7025 was up 11.06% compared to the 2015 peak of 15.0394, 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 83,513 MNT
2015 Average 72,348 MNT
Yearly Trough Low 65,881 MNT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,631.80 MNT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

16.9213
13.1265
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to MNT 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 13.8103, compared to 15.4730 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6627 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.8103
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.4730

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 1.3472 MNT (High: 15.5038 / Low: 14.1566). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1539 MNT (High: 13.9316 / Low: 13.7777).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.3472
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1539

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.2573 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2573

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 16.6051) against the same month in 2015 (average: 13.8999), the exchange rate shifted by +2.7052 (+19.46%).

2016 Avg (December) 16.6051
2015 Avg (December) 13.8999

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.9316 13.7777 13.8635
February 14.1057 13.9317 14.0040
March 14.1641 13.7496 14.0377
April 14.1160 13.4930 13.8137
May 13.8166 13.4828 13.7000
June 13.6261 13.1762 13.4427
July 14.1939 13.5663 13.8451
August 15.5038 14.1566 14.9783
September 15.5678 15.1776 15.3482
October 16.0717 15.3880 15.6781
November 16.6217 16.0571 16.3829
December 16.7025 16.5033 16.6051