2016 LTL to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

49.0918 LKR

YEARLY LOW

44.8480 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

47.3666 LKR

2016 LTL to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LTL to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 49.0918. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 44.8480.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.2438 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 46.3094 to the December average rate of 45.5215, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 49.0918 was up 5.12% compared to the 2015 peak of 46.7028, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 245,459 LKR

2015 Average 224,921 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 224,240 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,219.11 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

48.6604

45.2362

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 47.5652, compared to 47.1679 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3974 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 47.5652

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 47.1679

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 2.6695 LKR (High: 48.1298 / Low: 45.4604). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4499 LKR (High: 48.6143 / Low: 48.1643).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.6695

May Spread (Stable) ±0.4499

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.2956 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2956

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 47.4877) against the same month in 2015 (average: 45.2566), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2312 (+4.93%).

2016 Avg (March) 47.4877

2015 Avg (March) 45.2566

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	46.6929	46.0773	46.3094
February	47.5699	46.2124	46.9836
March	49.0918	46.4234	47.4877
April	48.6355	47.8650	48.1682
May	48.6143	48.1643	48.3750
June	48.7899	47.2750	48.0674
July	47.6409	47.0948	47.2928
August	48.1428	47.2341	47.6703
September	48.4407	47.7337	47.9248
October	48.2981	47.2897	47.7808
November	48.1298	45.4604	46.8171
December	46.2741	44.8480	45.5215