2016 LKR to SLL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

38.9200 SLL

YEARLY LOW

26.5589 SLL

YEARLY AVERAGE

32.9520 SLL

2016 LKR to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LKR to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 12, valuing the pair at 38.9200. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 2, dropping to 26.5589.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.3610 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.8022 to the December average rate of 37.0804, the exchange rate registered a net change of 28.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 38.9200 was up 17.82% compared to the 2015 peak of 33.0333, 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 194,600 SLL

2015 Average 152,677 SLL

Yearly Trough Low 132,795 SLL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 61,805.13 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

39.8094

25.7734

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to SLL 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 27.9537, compared to 37.9502 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.9965 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.9537

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.9502

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 9.1893 SLL (High: 35.7483 / Low: 26.5589). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3766 SLL (High: 27.0943 / Low: 26.7177).

June Spread (Volatile) ±9.1893

May Spread (Stable) ±0.3766

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.6530 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6530

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2016: 38.6397) against the same month in 2015 (average: 26.8799), the exchange rate shifted by +11.7599 (+43.75%).

2016 Avg (September) 38.6397

2015 Avg (September) 26.8799

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	29.2699	28.5266	28.8022
February	28.7569	28.0374	28.4200
March	28.2259	26.8518	27.8078
April	27.5619	26.9520	27.2312
May	27.0943	26.7177	26.9431
June	35.7483	26.5589	28.5182
July	38.1251	37.5632	37.8374
August	38.7766	37.7028	38.1811
September	38.9200	38.1948	38.6397
October	38.5679	37.9720	38.2294
November	38.0302	37.4575	37.7333
December	37.6090	36.5317	37.0804