YEARLY HIGH
0.5365 MZN
YEARLY LOW
0.3111 MZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4278 MZN

2016 LKR to MZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LKR to MZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 3, valuing the pair at 0.5365. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.3111.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2254 MZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3216 to the December average rate of 0.4888, the exchange rate registered a net change of 52.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5365 was up 49.06% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3599, 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 2,682 MZN
2015 Average 1,425 MZN
Yearly Trough Low 1,555 MZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,126.79 MZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5486
0.3009
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to MZN 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 0.3578, compared to 0.4979 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1401 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3578
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4979

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0415 MZN (High: 0.4337 / Low: 0.3923). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0171 MZN (High: 0.5365 / Low: 0.5194).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0415
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0171

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0250 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0250

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 0.5279) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3019), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2260 (+74.86%).

2016 Avg (October) 0.5279
2015 Avg (October) 0.3019

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3289 0.3111 0.3216
February 0.3425 0.3117 0.3351
March 0.3507 0.3307 0.3443
April 0.3656 0.3439 0.3569
May 0.3878 0.3657 0.3744
June 0.4337 0.3923 0.4143
July 0.4706 0.4346 0.4493
August 0.5020 0.4710 0.4870
September 0.5296 0.5024 0.5206
October 0.5365 0.5194 0.5279
November 0.5224 0.5011 0.5138
December 0.5035 0.4746 0.4888