YEARLY HIGH
0.1409 MXN
YEARLY LOW
0.1162 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1278 MXN

2016 LKR to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LKR to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 0.1409. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 0.1162.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0248 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1252 to the December average rate of 0.1376, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1409 was up 9.84% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1283, 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 705 MXN
2015 Average 583 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 581 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 123.87 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1394
0.1183
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to MXN 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 0.1243, compared to 0.1313 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0070 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1243
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1313

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0168 MXN (High: 0.1409 / Low: 0.1241). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 MXN (High: 0.1294 / Low: 0.1256).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0168
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0069 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0069

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 0.1355) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1170), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0185 (+15.81%).

2016 Avg (November) 0.1355
2015 Avg (November) 0.1170

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1294 0.1191 0.1252
February 0.1324 0.1256 0.1281
March 0.1242 0.1162 0.1212
April 0.1231 0.1178 0.1201
May 0.1260 0.1176 0.1238
June 0.1308 0.1241 0.1276
July 0.1294 0.1256 0.1274
August 0.1298 0.1245 0.1270
September 0.1358 0.1262 0.1317
October 0.1328 0.1257 0.1288
November 0.1409 0.1241 0.1355
December 0.1400 0.1357 0.1376