YEARLY HIGH
156.3942 VND
YEARLY LOW
149.6500 VND
YEARLY AVERAGE
153.0625 VND

2016 LKR to VND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LKR to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 156.3942. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 149.6500.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.7442 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 155.5108 to the December average rate of 152.2195, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 156.3942 was down 6.94% compared to the 2015 peak of 168.0526, 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 781,971 VND
2015 Average 806,160 VND
Yearly Trough Low 748,250 VND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,721.21 VND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

155.9068
151.1547
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to VND 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 153.6560, compared to 152.4691 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1869 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 153.6560
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 152.4691

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 5.0516 VND (High: 154.7016 / Low: 149.6500). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1697 VND (High: 153.7846 / Low: 152.6149).

March Spread (Volatile) ±5.0516
August Spread (Stable) ±1.1697

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 1.5395 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5395

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 155.5108) against the same month in 2015 (average: 162.2300), the exchange rate shifted by -6.7193 (-4.14%).

2016 Avg (January) 155.5108
2015 Avg (January) 162.2300

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 156.3942 153.9413 155.5108
February 155.6307 153.9232 154.8099
March 154.7016 149.6500 153.2704
April 154.4311 151.7221 153.1463
May 153.1282 151.5357 152.4309
June 154.4222 150.9624 152.7677
July 153.5602 152.0469 152.9831
August 153.7846 152.6149 153.1947
September 153.7094 152.2077 153.0880
October 152.8887 150.8645 151.7784
November 153.2339 150.2739 151.5507
December 153.2480 151.2737 152.2195