2016 LKR to USD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0070 USD

YEARLY LOW

0.0067 USD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0068 USD

2016 LKR to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LKR to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.0070. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0067.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0003 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0069 to the December average rate of 0.0067, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0070 was down 8.37% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0076, 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 35 USD

2015 Average 37 USD

Yearly Trough Low 33 USD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.64 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0070

0.0067

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to USD 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 0.0069, compared to 0.0068 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0069

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0068

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0002 USD (High: 0.0069 / Low: 0.0067). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 USD (High: 0.0068 / Low: 0.0067).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.0069) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0075), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0006 (-7.81%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.0069

2015 Avg (February) 0.0075

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0070	0.0069	0.0069
February	0.0070	0.0069	0.0069
March	0.0069	0.0067	0.0069
April	0.0069	0.0068	0.0069
May	0.0069	0.0068	0.0068
June	0.0069	0.0067	0.0068
July	0.0069	0.0068	0.0069
August	0.0069	0.0068	0.0069
September	0.0069	0.0068	0.0069
October	0.0068	0.0068	0.0068
November	0.0068	0.0067	0.0067
December	0.0068	0.0067	0.0067