2016 LKR to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4.2345 XAF

YEARLY LOW

3.8991 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

4.0620 XAF

2016 LKR to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LKR to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 4.2345. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 3.8991.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3354 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1953 to the December average rate of 4.1762, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 4.2345 was down 9.59% compared to the 2015 peak of 4.6839, 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 21,172 XAF

2015 Average 21,772 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 19,496 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,676.96 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

4.2182

3.9438

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to XAF 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 4.0487, compared to 4.0754 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0267 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.0487

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.0754

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.2718 XAF (High: 4.1743 / Low: 3.9024). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0561 XAF (High: 4.2324 / Low: 4.1763).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2718

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0561

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0929 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0929

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 4.1762) against the same month in 2015 (average: 4.2035), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0273 (-0.65%).

2016 Avg (December) 4.1762

2015 Avg (December) 4.2035

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4.2324	4.1763	4.1953
February	4.1911	4.0255	4.1025
March	4.1743	3.9024	4.0527
April	4.0148	3.9257	3.9751
May	4.0127	3.8991	3.9666
June	4.0538	3.9356	3.9998
July	4.0999	4.0367	4.0713
August	4.0718	3.9845	4.0302
September	4.0499	3.9921	4.0222
October	4.1083	3.9945	4.0494
November	4.1867	3.9839	4.1031
December	4.2345	4.1145	4.1762