YEARLY HIGH
0.2244 UYU
YEARLY LOW
0.1889 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2063 UYU

2016 LKR to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LKR to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 3, valuing the pair at 0.2244. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 0.1889.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0355 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2128 to the December average rate of 0.1929, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2244 was up 5.01% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2137, 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 1,122 UYU
2015 Average 1,002 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 944 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 177.56 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2241
0.1885
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to UYU 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 0.2159, compared to 0.1968 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0191 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2159
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1968

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0091 UYU (High: 0.2244 / Low: 0.2153). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 UYU (High: 0.2126 / Low: 0.2088).

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

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0086 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0086

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 0.2211) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1894), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0317 (+16.76%).

2016 Avg (March) 0.2211
2015 Avg (March) 0.1894

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2158 0.2071 0.2128
February 0.2225 0.2157 0.2193
March 0.2244 0.2153 0.2211
April 0.2181 0.2126 0.2165
May 0.2177 0.2099 0.2149
June 0.2126 0.2088 0.2105
July 0.2106 0.2043 0.2075
August 0.2044 0.1958 0.1989
September 0.2014 0.1939 0.1977
October 0.1943 0.1897 0.1915
November 0.1959 0.1889 0.1920
December 0.1954 0.1896 0.1929