2016 LKR to MRO Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.4573 MRO

YEARLY LOW

2.1438 MRO

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.4015 MRO

2016 LKR to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LKR to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 15, valuing the pair at 2.4573. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 2.1438.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3135 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3233 to the December average rate of 2.4010, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.4573 was up 0.01% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.4571, 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 12,287 MRO

2015 Average 11,384 MRO

Yearly Trough Low 10,719 MRO

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,567.43 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.4531

2.3115

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to MRO 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 2.3774, compared to 2.4256 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0482 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3774

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4256

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.2507 MRO (High: 2.3945 / Low: 2.1438). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0179 MRO (High: 2.4314 / Low: 2.4136).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2507

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0179

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0167 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0167

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 2.4330) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.3907), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0423 (+1.77%).

2016 Avg (June) 2.4330

2015 Avg (June) 2.3907

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.3945	2.1438	2.3233
February	2.3943	2.2849	2.3718
March	2.3903	2.3055	2.3624
April	2.3897	2.3341	2.3728
May	2.4275	2.3446	2.4013
June	2.4573	2.3927	2.4330
July	2.4439	2.4260	2.4339
August	2.4479	2.4259	2.4412
September	2.4526	2.4269	2.4413
October	2.4314	2.4136	2.4245
November	2.4224	2.4006	2.4117
December	2.4158	2.3928	2.4010