YEARLY HIGH
0.0245 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.0222 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0231 PEN

2016 LKR to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LKR to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 0.0245. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 20, dropping to 0.0222.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0023 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0239 to the December average rate of 0.0228, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0245 was down 0.25% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0246, 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 122 PEN
2015 Average 117 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 111 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.43 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0245
0.0225
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to PEN 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 0.0233, compared to 0.0229 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0233
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0229

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0017 PEN (High: 0.0243 / Low: 0.0226). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 PEN (High: 0.0228 / Low: 0.0225).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.0243) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0232), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0012 (+4.99%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.0243
2015 Avg (February) 0.0232

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0241 0.0236 0.0239
February 0.0245 0.0242 0.0243
March 0.0243 0.0226 0.0234
April 0.0234 0.0222 0.0227
May 0.0228 0.0225 0.0227
June 0.0230 0.0223 0.0227
July 0.0231 0.0224 0.0227
August 0.0233 0.0227 0.0229
September 0.0234 0.0229 0.0232
October 0.0232 0.0227 0.0230
November 0.0231 0.0227 0.0229
December 0.0231 0.0223 0.0228