YEARLY HIGH
11.1047 LKR
YEARLY LOW
8.5528 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.9760 LKR

2016 NAD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NAD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 11.1047. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 8.5528.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5519 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.8574 to the December average rate of 10.7554, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 11.1047 was down 4.78% compared to the 2015 peak of 11.6624, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 55,523 LKR
2015 Average 53,465 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 42,764 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,759.28 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

10.9452
8.6675
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 9.4517, compared to 10.5004 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0487 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.4517
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.5004

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.9515 LKR (High: 10.2661 / Low: 9.3145). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4260 LKR (High: 10.9733 / Low: 10.5473).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.9515
December Spread (Stable) ±0.4260

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 0.3936 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3936

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 10.6059) against the same month in 2015 (average: 10.0482), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5577 (+5.55%).

2016 Avg (November) 10.6059
2015 Avg (November) 10.0482

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.3278 8.5528 8.8574
February 9.4528 8.9335 9.1275
March 9.9264 9.1612 9.4709
April 10.2662 9.5157 9.9723
May 10.2661 9.3145 9.5787
June 10.1882 9.4699 9.7033
July 10.4411 9.8872 10.1350
August 10.8917 9.9661 10.5854
September 10.8092 9.9406 10.3652
October 10.8786 10.2810 10.5554
November 11.1047 10.2661 10.6059
December 10.9733 10.5473 10.7554