YEARLY HIGH
0.2529 THB
YEARLY LOW
0.2354 THB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2415 THB

2016 LKR to THB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LKR to THB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.2529. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 9, dropping to 0.2354.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0175 THB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2508 to the December average rate of 0.2399, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2529 was down 5.17% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2667, 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 1,265 THB
2015 Average 1,259 THB
Yearly Trough Low 1,177 THB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 87.66 THB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2521
0.2370
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to THB 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 0.2440, compared to 0.2389 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0050 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2440
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2389

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0091 THB (High: 0.2461 / Low: 0.2370). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 THB (High: 0.2487 / Low: 0.2449).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0091
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0053 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0053

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.2508) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2486), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0022 (+0.87%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.2508
2015 Avg (January) 0.2486

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2529 0.2471 0.2508
February 0.2487 0.2449 0.2472
March 0.2461 0.2370 0.2419
April 0.2440 0.2386 0.2408
May 0.2437 0.2384 0.2418
June 0.2436 0.2385 0.2412
July 0.2422 0.2380 0.2401
August 0.2406 0.2367 0.2386
September 0.2404 0.2360 0.2382
October 0.2421 0.2360 0.2383
November 0.2402 0.2354 0.2385
December 0.2419 0.2380 0.2399