2016 LKR to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0254 QAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0242 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0249 QAR

2016 LKR to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LKR to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.0254. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0242.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0012 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0253 to the December average rate of 0.0244, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0254 was down 8.39% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0277, 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 127 QAR

2015 Average 134 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 121 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.93 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0254

0.0243

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to QAR 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 0.0251, compared to 0.0248 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0251

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0248

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0008 QAR (High: 0.0252 / Low: 0.0245). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 QAR (High: 0.0246 / Low: 0.0245).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.0253) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0274), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0021 (-7.81%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.0253

2015 Avg (February) 0.0274

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0254	0.0251	0.0253
February	0.0254	0.0250	0.0253
March	0.0252	0.0245	0.0250
April	0.0252	0.0248	0.0250
May	0.0250	0.0246	0.0249
June	0.0252	0.0245	0.0249
July	0.0251	0.0248	0.0250
August	0.0251	0.0249	0.0250
September	0.0251	0.0248	0.0250
October	0.0249	0.0246	0.0248
November	0.0246	0.0245	0.0246
December	0.0246	0.0242	0.0244