2016 LKR to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0572 SBD

YEARLY LOW

0.0519 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0542 SBD

2016 LKR to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LKR to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 0.0572. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.0519.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0053 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0565 to the December average rate of 0.0529, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0572 was down 4.37% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0598, 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 286 SBD

2015 Average 289 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 260 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 26.36 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0569

0.0525

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to SBD 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 0.0548, compared to 0.0535 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0548

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0535

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0031 SBD (High: 0.0562 / Low: 0.0531). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 SBD (High: 0.0536 / Low: 0.0531).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0031

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0565) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0578), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0012 (-2.14%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0565

2015 Avg (January) 0.0578

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0572	0.0561	0.0565
February	0.0568	0.0560	0.0564
March	0.0562	0.0531	0.0548
April	0.0550	0.0535	0.0544
May	0.0535	0.0527	0.0532
June	0.0543	0.0526	0.0534
July	0.0544	0.0536	0.0541
August	0.0540	0.0535	0.0537
September	0.0543	0.0533	0.0538
October	0.0536	0.0531	0.0533
November	0.0539	0.0528	0.0533
December	0.0540	0.0519	0.0529