YEARLY HIGH
0.0287 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.0254 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0270 PLN

2016 LKR to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LKR to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.0287. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 0.0254.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0033 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0281 to the December average rate of 0.0282, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0287 was down 3.45% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0297, 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 143 PLN
2015 Average 139 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 127 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16.50 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0284
0.0259
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to PLN 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 0.0269, compared to 0.0270 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0269
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0270

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0022 PLN (High: 0.0275 / Low: 0.0254). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 PLN (High: 0.0285 / Low: 0.0278).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0022
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0281) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0279), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+0.82%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0281
2015 Avg (January) 0.0279

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0287 0.0272 0.0281
February 0.0281 0.0271 0.0275
March 0.0275 0.0254 0.0265
April 0.0267 0.0254 0.0261
May 0.0270 0.0260 0.0266
June 0.0274 0.0260 0.0267
July 0.0275 0.0268 0.0272
August 0.0269 0.0261 0.0264
September 0.0269 0.0261 0.0265
October 0.0270 0.0261 0.0266
November 0.0282 0.0262 0.0275
December 0.0285 0.0278 0.0282