YEARLY HIGH
239.0416 LKR
YEARLY LOW
220.3336 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
231.2717 LKR

2016 LVL to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LVL to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 239.0416. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 220.3336.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.7080 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 225.9465 to the December average rate of 223.6427, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 239.0416 was up 4.74% compared to the 2015 peak of 228.2206, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,195,208 LKR
2015 Average 1,077,158 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 1,101,668 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 93,540.19 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

236.9312
222.4346
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LVL 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 231.9963, compared to 230.5471 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4492 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 231.9963
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 230.5471

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 12.4099 LKR (High: 239.0416 / Low: 226.6317). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.0713 LKR (High: 234.3407 / Low: 231.2694).

March Spread (Volatile) ±12.4099
August Spread (Stable) ±3.0713

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 5.6107 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.6107

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 231.7142) against the same month in 2015 (average: 205.0313), the exchange rate shifted by +26.6829 (+13.01%).

2016 Avg (March) 231.7142
2015 Avg (March) 205.0313

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 227.8282 224.5183 225.9465
February 231.7017 225.4423 229.2053
March 239.0416 226.6317 231.7142
April 237.3951 233.2754 234.9116
May 237.9105 234.3297 235.7231
June 238.0736 230.6307 234.4774
July 233.2683 228.0718 231.3063
August 234.3407 231.2694 232.8999
September 235.1850 231.8787 233.2524
October 234.9333 230.7671 232.9281
November 235.7175 223.3408 229.2534
December 227.3381 220.3336 223.6427