2016 LKR to ZMK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

36.6656 ZMK

YEARLY LOW

34.9460 ZMK

YEARLY AVERAGE

35.9327 ZMK

2016 LKR to ZMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LKR to ZMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 36.6656. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 34.9460.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7196 ZMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.4661 to the December average rate of 35.2139, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 36.6656 was down 8.37% compared to the 2015 peak of 40.0152, 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 183,328 ZMK

2015 Average 193,300 ZMK

Yearly Trough Low 174,730 ZMK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,597.93 ZMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

36.5913

35.0886

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to ZMK 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 36.1408, compared to 35.7246 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4162 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.1408

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.7246

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 1.1254 ZMK (High: 36.4173 / Low: 35.2919). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2601 ZMK (High: 35.5568 / Low: 35.2966).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.1254

November Spread (Stable) ±0.2601

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.3403 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3403

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 36.4427) against the same month in 2015 (average: 39.5289), the exchange rate shifted by -3.0862 (-7.81%).

2016 Avg (February) 36.4427

2015 Avg (February) 39.5289

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	36.6257	36.2839	36.4661
February	36.6656	36.1225	36.4427
March	36.4173	35.2919	36.1024
April	36.3552	35.7608	36.0597
May	36.0599	35.5156	35.8570
June	36.3245	35.4057	35.9167
July	36.1507	35.5932	35.8858
August	36.2127	35.7725	36.0663
September	36.1849	35.8293	36.0342
October	35.9467	35.4838	35.7197
November	35.5568	35.2966	35.4277
December	35.4722	34.9460	35.2139