2016 LKR to SYP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5342 SYP

YEARLY LOW

1.4190 SYP

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4851 SYP

2016 LKR to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LKR to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 1.5342. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.4190.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1152 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5274 to the December average rate of 1.4317, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.5342 was down 6.17% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.6351, 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 7,671 SYP

2015 Average 7,163 SYP

Yearly Trough Low 7,095 SYP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 576.16 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.5370

1.4221

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to SYP 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 1.5109, compared to 1.4594 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0514 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5109

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4594

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0485 SYP (High: 1.5240 / Low: 1.4755). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0132 SYP (High: 1.4499 / Low: 1.4367).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0485

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0132

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0163 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0163

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 1.5251) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.4343), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0908 (+6.33%).

2016 Avg (February) 1.5251

2015 Avg (February) 1.4343

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5340	1.5188	1.5274
February	1.5342	1.5117	1.5251
March	1.5240	1.4755	1.5103
April	1.5196	1.4948	1.5072
May	1.5067	1.4827	1.4980
June	1.5147	1.4775	1.4972
July	1.4881	1.4723	1.4809
August	1.4815	1.4669	1.4764
September	1.4771	1.4590	1.4698
October	1.4647	1.4457	1.4554
November	1.4499	1.4367	1.4426
December	1.4438	1.4190	1.4317