2016 NPR to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4001 LKR

YEARLY LOW

1.3123 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3600 LKR

2016 NPR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NPR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 1.4001. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 1.3123.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0878 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3382 to the December average rate of 1.3739, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.4001 was up 2.37% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.3676, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,000 LKR

2015 Average 6,625 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 6,562 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 438.78 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.3839

1.3147

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 1.3524, compared to 1.3677 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0152 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3524

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3677

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0717 LKR (High: 1.4001 / Low: 1.3283). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0113 LKR (High: 1.3654 / Low: 1.3541).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0717

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0113

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 0.0178 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0178

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 1.3589) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.3304), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0285 (+2.14%).

2016 Avg (March) 1.3589

2015 Avg (March) 1.3304

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3640	1.3197	1.3382
February	1.3312	1.3123	1.3204
March	1.4001	1.3283	1.3589
April	1.3857	1.3561	1.3697
May	1.3758	1.3568	1.3687
June	1.3764	1.3473	1.3587
July	1.3633	1.3483	1.3570
August	1.3654	1.3541	1.3601
September	1.3783	1.3563	1.3649
October	1.3850	1.3737	1.3782
November	1.3930	1.3513	1.3719
December	1.3830	1.3550	1.3739