2016 LKR to SDG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0439 SDG

YEARLY LOW

0.0410 SDG

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0422 SDG

2016 LKR to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LKR to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 11, valuing the pair at 0.0439. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 0.0410.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0030 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0425 to the December average rate of 0.0435, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0439 was down 4.16% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0458, 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 220 SDG

2015 Average 221 SDG

Yearly Trough Low 205 SDG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.76 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0438

0.0414

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to SDG 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 0.0420, compared to 0.0424 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0420

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0424

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was October, with a trading range of 0.0025 SDG (High: 0.0438 / Low: 0.0413). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 SDG (High: 0.0419 / Low: 0.0416).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0025

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 0.0436) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0429), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+1.64%).

2016 Avg (November) 0.0436

2015 Avg (November) 0.0429

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0427	0.0423	0.0425
February	0.0424	0.0421	0.0423
March	0.0422	0.0410	0.0419
April	0.0422	0.0416	0.0419
May	0.0418	0.0412	0.0416
June	0.0420	0.0411	0.0416
July	0.0418	0.0415	0.0417
August	0.0419	0.0416	0.0418
September	0.0419	0.0415	0.0418
October	0.0438	0.0413	0.0421
November	0.0439	0.0430	0.0436
December	0.0437	0.0433	0.0435