YEARLY HIGH
0.7977 RSD
YEARLY LOW
0.7296 RSD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7610 RSD

2016 LKR to RSD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LKR to RSD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.7977. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 0.7296.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0681 RSD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7833 to the December average rate of 0.7846, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.7977 was down 6.71% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.8551, 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 3,989 RSD
2015 Average 4,002 RSD
Yearly Trough Low 3,648 RSD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 340.46 RSD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.7888
0.7383
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to RSD 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 0.7579, compared to 0.7641 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0062 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7579
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7641

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0554 RSD (High: 0.7858 / Low: 0.7303). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0112 RSD (High: 0.7586 / Low: 0.7473).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0554
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0112

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0168 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0168

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.7846) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.7797), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0050 (+0.64%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.7846
2015 Avg (December) 0.7797

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7889 0.7740 0.7833
February 0.7845 0.7539 0.7673
March 0.7858 0.7303 0.7602
April 0.7503 0.7337 0.7435
May 0.7537 0.7296 0.7425
June 0.7631 0.7353 0.7506
July 0.7696 0.7562 0.7636
August 0.7627 0.7465 0.7550
September 0.7586 0.7473 0.7538
October 0.7693 0.7473 0.7584
November 0.7870 0.7465 0.7692
December 0.7977 0.7719 0.7846