YEARLY HIGH
0.1895 UAH
YEARLY LOW
0.1618 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1749 UAH

2016 LKR to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LKR to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 0.1895. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 0.1618.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0277 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1688 to the December average rate of 0.1762, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1895 was down 12.52% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2166, 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 947 UAH
2015 Average 802 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 809 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 138.47 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1852
0.1673
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to UAH 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 0.1752, compared to 0.1746 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1752
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1746

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0157 UAH (High: 0.1775 / Low: 0.1618). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 UAH (High: 0.1710 / Low: 0.1696).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0157
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0052 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0052

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.1837) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1838), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-0.09%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.1837
2015 Avg (February) 0.1838

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1775 0.1618 0.1688
February 0.1895 0.1778 0.1837
March 0.1877 0.1749 0.1804
April 0.1798 0.1722 0.1755
May 0.1745 0.1699 0.1722
June 0.1722 0.1685 0.1705
July 0.1710 0.1696 0.1702
August 0.1794 0.1699 0.1727
September 0.1841 0.1764 0.1801
October 0.1769 0.1721 0.1749
November 0.1767 0.1719 0.1735
December 0.1817 0.1727 0.1762