2016 LKR to YER Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.7303 YER

YEARLY LOW

1.4448 YER

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6449 YER

2016 LKR to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LKR to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 10, valuing the pair at 1.7303. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 1.4448.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2855 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4927 to the December average rate of 1.6772, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.7303 was up 5.67% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.6375, 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 8,652 YER

2015 Average 7,915 YER

Yearly Trough Low 7,224 YER

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,427.53 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.7413

1.4537

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to YER 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 1.5878, compared to 1.7019 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1141 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5878

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7019

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.2669 YER (High: 1.7303 / Low: 1.4634). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0117 YER (High: 1.6926 / Low: 1.6809).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.2669

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0117

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0152 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0152

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 1.6520) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.6177), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0344 (+2.13%).

2016 Avg (April) 1.6520

2015 Avg (April) 1.6177

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4998	1.4846	1.4927
February	1.5006	1.4787	1.4917
March	1.4909	1.4448	1.4776
April	1.7303	1.4634	1.6520
May	1.7161	1.6893	1.7051
June	1.7277	1.6851	1.7077
July	1.7215	1.7042	1.7141
August	1.7238	1.7090	1.7174
September	1.7232	1.7058	1.7159
October	1.7118	1.6893	1.7007
November	1.6926	1.6809	1.6865
December	1.6894	1.6646	1.6772