YEARLY HIGH
0.2339 TWD
YEARLY LOW
0.2118 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2208 TWD

2016 LKR to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LKR to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 0.2339. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 9, dropping to 0.2118.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0222 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2321 to the December average rate of 0.2146, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2339 was down 4.64% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2453, 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 1,170 TWD
2015 Average 1,169 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 1,059 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 110.95 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2339
0.2125
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to TWD 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 0.2255, compared to 0.2161 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0094 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2255
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2161

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0117 TWD (High: 0.2292 / Low: 0.2175). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 TWD (High: 0.2161 / Low: 0.2135).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0117
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0064 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0064

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.2321) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2404), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0083 (-3.47%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.2321
2015 Avg (January) 0.2404

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2339 0.2278 0.2321
February 0.2327 0.2290 0.2308
March 0.2292 0.2175 0.2244
April 0.2244 0.2199 0.2221
May 0.2238 0.2206 0.2222
June 0.2241 0.2182 0.2212
July 0.2222 0.2181 0.2200
August 0.2186 0.2141 0.2168
September 0.2186 0.2136 0.2161
October 0.2161 0.2135 0.2147
November 0.2158 0.2118 0.2142
December 0.2163 0.2121 0.2146