YEARLY HIGH
0.0629 SEK
YEARLY LOW
0.0545 SEK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0586 SEK

2016 LKR to SEK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LKR to SEK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 0.0629. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 0.0545.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0083 SEK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0593 to the December average rate of 0.0618, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0629 was down 5.09% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0663, 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 314 SEK
2015 Average 310 SEK
Yearly Trough Low 273 SEK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 41.74 SEK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0624
0.0552
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to SEK 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 0.0574, compared to 0.0598 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0574
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0598

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0047 SEK (High: 0.0595 / Low: 0.0548). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 SEK (High: 0.0590 / Low: 0.0581).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0047
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0618) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0592), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0025 (+4.28%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0618
2015 Avg (December) 0.0592

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0597 0.0584 0.0593
February 0.0594 0.0582 0.0588
March 0.0595 0.0548 0.0574
April 0.0564 0.0551 0.0558
May 0.0569 0.0545 0.0562
June 0.0581 0.0553 0.0567
July 0.0593 0.0577 0.0587
August 0.0589 0.0576 0.0582
September 0.0590 0.0581 0.0586
October 0.0612 0.0585 0.0599
November 0.0625 0.0603 0.0616
December 0.0629 0.0606 0.0618