YEARLY HIGH
4.1930 LKR
YEARLY LOW
3.9671 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.1146 LKR

2016 MUR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MUR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 4.1930. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 3.9671.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2259 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.9941 to the December average rate of 4.1507, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 4.1930 was up 1.24% compared to the 2015 peak of 4.1416, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 20,965 LKR
2015 Average 19,379 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 19,835 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,129.52 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

4.1818
3.9770
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR 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 4.0923, compared to 4.1370 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0447 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.0923
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.1370

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.1727 LKR (High: 4.1903 / Low: 4.0177). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0386 LKR (High: 4.1524 / Low: 4.1138).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1727
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0386

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0410 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0410

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 4.1648) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.8176), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3472 (+9.09%).

2016 Avg (May) 4.1648
2015 Avg (May) 3.8176

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.0309 3.9671 3.9941
February 4.0600 3.9850 4.0322
March 4.1903 4.0177 4.0893
April 4.1765 4.1107 4.1496
May 4.1930 4.1420 4.1648
June 4.1722 4.0862 4.1238
July 4.1448 4.1026 4.1197
August 4.1861 4.1079 4.1449
September 4.1524 4.1138 4.1307
October 4.1520 4.1111 4.1316
November 4.1827 4.1072 4.1444
December 4.1755 4.1277 4.1507