YEARLY HIGH
11.1581 LKR
YEARLY LOW
9.1639 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.9194 LKR

2016 ARS to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ARS to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 11.1581. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 29, dropping to 9.1639.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9942 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.6261 to the December average rate of 9.4173, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 11.1581 was down 27.60% compared to the 2015 peak of 15.4109, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 55,791 LKR
2015 Average 73,766 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 45,820 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,970.92 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

10.7469
9.2964
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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: JanтАУJun) was 10.1662, compared to 9.6726 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (JanтАУJun) by a margin of 0.4936 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 10.1662
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 9.6726

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 1.0636 LKR (High: 10.2275 / Low: 9.1639). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1850 LKR (High: 9.7339 / Low: 9.5489).

February Spread (Volatile) ┬▒1.0636
September Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.1850

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.8708 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8708

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 10.6261) against the same month in 2015 (average: 15.3203), the exchange rate shifted by -4.6942 (-30.64%).

2016 Avg (January) 10.6261
2015 Avg (January) 15.3203

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Month High Low Average
January 11.1581 10.3563 10.6261
February 10.2275 9.1639 9.7553
March 10.1796 9.1911 9.7681
April 10.3381 9.8552 10.1226
May 10.5963 10.2058 10.3741
June 10.6607 9.6744 10.3511
July 10.0161 9.6922 9.7933
August 9.9203 9.7093 9.8115
September 9.7339 9.5489 9.6572
October 9.7507 9.5599 9.6862
November 9.9279 9.4255 9.6698
December 9.6732 9.2876 9.4173