2016 LKR to SCR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0995 SCR

YEARLY LOW

0.0855 SCR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0908 SCR

2016 LKR to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LKR to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 0.0995. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 28, dropping to 0.0855.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0140 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0908 to the December average rate of 0.0898, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0995 was down 7.78% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1078, 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 497 SCR

2015 Average 490 SCR

Yearly Trough Low 427 SCR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 70.04 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0933

0.0892

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to SCR 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 0.0913, compared to 0.0903 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0913

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0903

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0103 SCR (High: 0.0995 / Low: 0.0891). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 SCR (High: 0.0920 / Low: 0.0901).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0103

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 (February 2016: 0.0929) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1055), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0126 (-11.92%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.0929

2015 Avg (February) 0.1055

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0947	0.0890	0.0908
February	0.0995	0.0891	0.0929
March	0.0930	0.0884	0.0913
April	0.0969	0.0874	0.0923
May	0.0946	0.0882	0.0910
June	0.0915	0.0855	0.0895
July	0.0926	0.0869	0.0902
August	0.0926	0.0898	0.0909
September	0.0920	0.0901	0.0909
October	0.0912	0.0886	0.0901
November	0.0909	0.0885	0.0900
December	0.0908	0.0880	0.0898