2016 LKR to PYG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

41.2929 PYG

YEARLY LOW

37.7152 PYG

YEARLY AVERAGE

38.8407 PYG

2016 LKR to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LKR to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 41.2929. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 26, dropping to 37.7152.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5777 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 40.9223 to the December average rate of 38.8253, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 41.2929 was up 1.10% compared to the 2015 peak of 40.8430, 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 206,464 PYG

2015 Average 191,187 PYG

Yearly Trough Low 188,576 PYG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,888.29 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

41.2130

37.7242

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to PYG 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 39.2844, compared to 38.3969 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8875 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 39.2844

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 38.3969

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 1.7241 PYG (High: 41.1663 / Low: 39.4422). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3727 PYG (High: 38.1477 / Low: 37.7750).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.7241

August Spread (Stable) ±0.3727

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.0731 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0731

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 40.9223) against the same month in 2015 (average: 36.0180), the exchange rate shifted by +4.9042 (+13.62%).

2016 Avg (January) 40.9223

2015 Avg (January) 36.0180

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	41.2929	40.0900	40.9223
February	41.1663	39.4422	40.2360
March	39.6973	38.0926	39.1630
April	38.8216	37.7152	38.3020
May	38.6478	38.1143	38.3936
June	39.1529	38.0960	38.6898
July	38.6238	38.1113	38.3499
August	38.1477	37.7750	38.0149
September	38.3036	37.7528	38.1064
October	38.6780	37.7491	38.1839
November	39.2922	38.5690	38.9010
December	39.3630	38.2873	38.8253