2016 LKR to VUV Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7945 VUV

YEARLY LOW

0.6985 VUV

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7450 VUV

2016 LKR to VUV Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LKR to VUV exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 0.7945. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 9, dropping to 0.6985.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0960 VUV. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7841 to the December average rate of 0.7253, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.7945 was down 2.97% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.8188, 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 3,973 VUV

2015 Average 3,977 VUV

Yearly Trough Low 3,492 VUV

Transaction Impact: A difference of 480.22 VUV purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.7903

0.7166

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to VUV 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 0.7616, compared to 0.7283 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0333 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7616

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7283

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0518 VUV (High: 0.7802 / Low: 0.7285). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0127 VUV (High: 0.7317 / Low: 0.7190).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0518

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0127

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0267 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0267

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.7841) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.7871), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0029 (-0.37%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.7841

2015 Avg (January) 0.7871

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7945	0.7726	0.7841
February	0.7893	0.7760	0.7836
March	0.7802	0.7285	0.7569
April	0.7548	0.7308	0.7411
May	0.7670	0.7347	0.7496
June	0.7729	0.7358	0.7543
July	0.7435	0.7271	0.7370
August	0.7447	0.7229	0.7309
September	0.7373	0.7217	0.7289
October	0.7317	0.7190	0.7250
November	0.7299	0.6985	0.7227
December	0.7334	0.7174	0.7253