YEARLY HIGH
111.8185 LKR
YEARLY LOW
102.8622 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
105.8490 LKR

2016 LYD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LYD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 24, valuing the pair at 111.8185. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 102.8622.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.9562 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 103.9650 to the December average rate of 104.1387, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 111.8185 was up 1.49% compared to the 2015 peak of 110.1731, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 559,092 LKR
2015 Average 500,691 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 514,311 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 44,781.12 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

109.6792
103.4455
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 106.4949, compared to 105.2031 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2918 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 106.4949
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 105.2031

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 5.4734 LKR (High: 111.3858 / Low: 105.9124). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9895 LKR (High: 105.9117 / Low: 104.9221).

June Spread (Volatile) ±5.4734
August Spread (Stable) ±0.9895

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 2.0564 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0564

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 109.1597) against the same month in 2015 (average: 97.6770), the exchange rate shifted by +11.4828 (+11.76%).

2016 Avg (May) 109.1597
2015 Avg (May) 97.6770

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 105.8671 102.8622 103.9650
February 105.8139 102.9418 104.8033
March 108.8428 103.5823 105.7181
April 109.4303 106.6756 107.9175
May 111.8185 106.8380 109.1597
June 111.3858 105.9124 107.4058
July 106.6387 104.6643 105.3495
August 105.9117 104.9221 105.4717
September 106.4712 105.0679 105.6389
October 106.3266 104.8934 105.5885
November 106.2429 103.8051 105.0316
December 104.9570 103.5279 104.1387