2016 MMK to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1258 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.1079 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1185 LKR

2016 MMK to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MMK to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 26, valuing the pair at 0.1258. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.1079.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0179 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1108 to the December average rate of 0.1105, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1258 was down 3.85% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1308, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 629 LKR

2015 Average 616 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 539 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 89.48 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1263

0.1091

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK 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 0.1196, compared to 0.1175 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1196

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1175

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0069 LKR (High: 0.1234 / Low: 0.1165). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 LKR (High: 0.1254 / Low: 0.1242).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0069

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

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 0.0037 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 0.1232) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1249), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0017 (-1.35%).

2016 Avg (April) 0.1232

2015 Avg (April) 0.1249

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1114	0.1102	0.1108
February	0.1175	0.1110	0.1157
March	0.1234	0.1165	0.1196
April	0.1258	0.1195	0.1232
May	0.1254	0.1242	0.1249
June	0.1253	0.1215	0.1232
July	0.1254	0.1227	0.1238
August	0.1234	0.1203	0.1220
September	0.1213	0.1165	0.1186
October	0.1176	0.1142	0.1155
November	0.1160	0.1127	0.1143
December	0.1129	0.1079	0.1105