YEARLY HIGH
0.0547 TJS
YEARLY LOW
0.0484 TJS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0536 TJS

2016 LKR to TJS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LKR to TJS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.0547. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0484.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0064 TJS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0513 to the December average rate of 0.0528, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0547 was up 13.04% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0484, 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 274 TJS
2015 Average 226 TJS
Yearly Trough Low 242 TJS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31.83 TJS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0548
0.0509
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to TJS 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 0.0536, compared to 0.0536 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0536
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0536

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0058 TJS (High: 0.0542 / Low: 0.0484). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 TJS (High: 0.0533 / Low: 0.0529).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0058
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.0545) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0407), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0138 (+33.97%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.0545
2015 Avg (February) 0.0407

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0542 0.0484 0.0513
February 0.0547 0.0541 0.0545
March 0.0546 0.0529 0.0541
April 0.0545 0.0536 0.0540
May 0.0540 0.0532 0.0537
June 0.0544 0.0530 0.0538
July 0.0542 0.0536 0.0539
August 0.0542 0.0538 0.0540
September 0.0543 0.0537 0.0540
October 0.0539 0.0532 0.0535
November 0.0533 0.0529 0.0531
December 0.0532 0.0525 0.0528