2016 MVR to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

9.8045 LKR

YEARLY LOW

9.3413 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.5737 LKR

2016 MVR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MVR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 9.8045. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 9.3413.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4632 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.4100 to the December average rate of 9.7370, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 9.8045 was up 4.13% compared to the 2015 peak of 9.4155, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 49,023 LKR

2015 Average 44,468 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 46,707 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,315.93 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

9.7697

9.3772

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MVR 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 9.5112, compared to 9.6362 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1251 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.5112

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.6362

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.3463 LKR (High: 9.7863 / Low: 9.4399). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1018 LKR (High: 9.4770 / Low: 9.3752).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3463

January Spread (Stable) ±0.1018

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0351 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0351

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 9.7370) against the same month in 2015 (average: 9.3581), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3790 (+4.05%).

2016 Avg (December) 9.7370

2015 Avg (December) 9.3581

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	9.4770	9.3752	9.4100
February	9.5592	9.3413	9.4223
March	9.7863	9.4399	9.5329
April	9.6517	9.4548	9.5492
May	9.6962	9.5099	9.5799
June	9.7291	9.4545	9.5727
July	9.6715	9.5350	9.6057
August	9.6592	9.5439	9.5869
September	9.6074	9.5052	9.5519
October	9.7245	9.5724	9.6328
November	9.7708	9.6417	9.7031
December	9.8045	9.6690	9.7370