YEARLY HIGH
0.0189 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.0180 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0185 XCD

2016 LKR to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LKR to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.0189. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0180.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0009 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0188 to the December average rate of 0.0181, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0189 was down 8.38% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0206, 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 94 XCD
2015 Average 99 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 90 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.37 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0188
0.0180
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to XCD 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 0.0186, compared to 0.0184 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0186
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0184

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0006 XCD (High: 0.0187 / Low: 0.0181). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 XCD (High: 0.0183 / Low: 0.0181).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.0187) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0203), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0016 (-7.82%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.0187
2015 Avg (February) 0.0203

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0188 0.0187 0.0188
February 0.0189 0.0186 0.0187
March 0.0187 0.0181 0.0186
April 0.0187 0.0184 0.0186
May 0.0186 0.0183 0.0185
June 0.0187 0.0182 0.0185
July 0.0186 0.0184 0.0185
August 0.0186 0.0184 0.0185
September 0.0186 0.0184 0.0185
October 0.0185 0.0182 0.0184
November 0.0183 0.0181 0.0182
December 0.0183 0.0180 0.0181