2016 MYR to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

37.8041 LKR

YEARLY LOW

32.4720 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

35.3213 LKR

2016 MYR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MYR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 37.8041. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 32.4720.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.3321 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.2634 to the December average rate of 33.4522, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 37.8041 was up 0.62% compared to the 2015 peak of 37.5704, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 756,082 LKR

2015 Average 699,266 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 649,440 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 106,642.01 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

37.7626

32.8544

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR 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 35.5104, compared to 35.1321 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3783 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 35.5104

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.1321

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 3.0086 LKR (High: 37.8041 / Low: 34.7956). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6573 LKR (High: 35.5527 / Low: 34.8954).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.0086

October Spread (Stable) ±0.6573

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.1080 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1080

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 35.8267) against the same month in 2015 (average: 36.1463), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3196 (-0.88%).

2016 Avg (March) 35.8267

2015 Avg (March) 36.1463

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	34.9378	32.4720	33.2634
February	34.8633	34.1060	34.4971
March	37.8041	34.7956	35.8267
April	37.7530	36.8668	37.3536
May	37.3380	35.7641	36.2456
June	36.8603	35.2902	35.8761
July	37.1169	35.7810	36.3221
August	36.4214	35.6724	36.1629
September	35.8372	35.1699	35.4774
October	35.5527	34.8954	35.2304
November	35.3921	33.2787	34.1479
December	33.8381	33.1767	33.4522