2016 LKR to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

158.2530 STD

YEARLY LOW

142.4584 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

151.5204 STD

2016 LKR to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LKR to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 158.2530. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 142.4584.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.7945 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 156.4736 to the December average rate of 156.0615, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 158.2530 was down 9.44% compared to the 2015 peak of 174.7492, 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 791,265 STD

2015 Average 812,242 STD

Yearly Trough Low 712,292 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 78,972.67 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

157.3456

146.8813

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to STD 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 151.0538, compared to 151.9869 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9331 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 151.0538

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 151.9869

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 9.9342 STD (High: 156.1490 / Low: 146.2148). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2436 STD (High: 157.6914 / Low: 155.4478).

March Spread (Volatile) ±9.9342

January Spread (Stable) ±2.2436

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 3.4018 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.4018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 156.0615) against the same month in 2015 (average: 156.7680), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7065 (-0.45%).

2016 Avg (December) 156.0615

2015 Avg (December) 156.7680

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	157.6914	155.4478	156.4736
February	157.0593	151.8326	153.6062
March	156.1490	146.2148	151.4946
April	149.7394	146.2247	148.0928
May	149.3774	145.3503	147.7533
June	151.1626	142.4584	148.9022
July	153.0544	150.0363	151.7061
August	152.0923	148.1602	150.1724
September	151.4270	148.8618	149.9599
October	152.8885	147.7807	150.9181
November	156.1049	148.8880	153.1034
December	158.2530	153.7820	156.0615