2016 MAD to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

15.3882 LKR

YEARLY LOW

14.4453 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

14.9104 LKR

2016 MAD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MAD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 15.3882. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 14.4453.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9429 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.5411 to the December average rate of 14.7491, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 15.3882 was up 4.79% compared to the 2015 peak of 14.6850, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 76,941 LKR

2015 Average 69,747 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 72,227 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,714.62 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

15.2045

14.4808

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 14.9149, compared to 14.9059 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0090 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.9149

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.9059

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.7963 LKR (High: 15.3882 / Low: 14.5920). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1629 LKR (High: 14.6082 / Low: 14.4453).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.7963

January Spread (Stable) ±0.1629

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 0.1869 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1869

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 14.9119) against the same month in 2015 (average: 13.4489), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4631 (+10.88%).

2016 Avg (March) 14.9119

2015 Avg (March) 13.4489

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	14.6082	14.4453	14.5411
February	14.9634	14.5334	14.7439
March	15.3882	14.5920	14.9119
April	15.2407	14.9797	15.0851
May	15.3017	15.0636	15.1442
June	15.2738	14.9053	15.0628
July	15.0166	14.8105	14.8759
August	15.1165	14.8540	14.9650
September	15.0944	14.9068	14.9948
October	15.0966	14.8366	14.9719
November	15.1289	14.7056	14.8788
December	14.8734	14.6085	14.7491