2016 LSL to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.1172 LKR

YEARLY LOW

8.5438 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.9747 LKR

2016 LSL to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LSL to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 11.1172. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 8.5438.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5734 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.8545 to the December average rate of 10.7555, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 11.1172 was down 4.67% compared to the 2015 peak of 11.6624, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LSL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 55,586 LKR

2015 Average 53,459 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 42,719 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,867.07 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

10.9457

8.6644

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to LKR 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 9.4510, compared to 10.4985 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0475 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.4510

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.4985

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.9515 LKR (High: 10.2661 / Low: 9.3145). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4362 LKR (High: 10.9738 / Low: 10.5376).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.9515

December Spread (Stable) ±0.4362

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.3948 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3948

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 10.6110) against the same month in 2015 (average: 10.0482), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5628 (+5.60%).

2016 Avg (November) 10.6110

2015 Avg (November) 10.0482

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	9.3516	8.5438	8.8545
February	9.4521	8.9226	9.1262
March	9.9125	9.1758	9.4725
April	10.2662	9.5157	9.9731
May	10.2661	9.3145	9.5783
June	10.1882	9.4699	9.7013
July	10.4786	9.8788	10.1383
August	10.9050	10.0073	10.5804
September	10.8239	9.9886	10.3564
October	10.8951	10.2731	10.5493
November	11.1172	10.2751	10.6110
December	10.9738	10.5376	10.7555