YEARLY HIGH
109.0717 LKR
YEARLY LOW
92.0038 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
101.9020 LKR

2016 NZD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NZD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 109.0717. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 92.0038.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.0679 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 94.2866 to the December average rate of 104.7857, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 109.0717 was up 5.72% compared to the 2015 peak of 103.1661, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 545,359 LKR
2015 Average 475,402 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 460,019 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 85,339.71 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

107.6908
93.0681
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD 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 98.5069, compared to 105.2971 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.7902 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 98.5069
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 105.2971

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 7.1087 LKR (High: 102.8510 / Low: 95.7423). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6819 LKR (High: 106.5296 / Low: 103.8476).

March Spread (Volatile) ±7.1087
August Spread (Stable) ±2.6819

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.1786 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1786

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 105.9015) against the same month in 2015 (average: 93.2879), the exchange rate shifted by +12.6136 (+13.52%).

2016 Avg (November) 105.9015
2015 Avg (November) 93.2879

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 98.9759 92.0038 94.2866
February 97.0474 93.9551 95.6493
March 102.8510 95.7423 98.1809
April 102.7398 98.2781 100.3542
May 102.7760 98.5366 99.5393
June 106.2879 100.9553 103.0313
July 106.7147 101.8137 104.1458
August 106.5296 103.8476 105.1840
September 108.3545 105.3074 106.4722
October 106.8573 103.5068 105.2937
November 109.0717 103.8719 105.9015
December 107.4664 102.6873 104.7857