2016 PEN to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

45.0228 LKR

YEARLY LOW

40.8197 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

43.3253 LKR

2016 PEN to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PEN to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 20, valuing the pair at 45.0228. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 40.8197.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.2031 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.9266 to the December average rate of 43.9147, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 45.0228 was up 2.11% compared to the 2015 peak of 44.0921, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 225,114 LKR

2015 Average 213,652 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 204,099 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,015.40 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

44.4525

40.8172

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 42.9964, compared to 43.6541 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6578 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 42.9964

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 43.6541

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 3.1425 LKR (High: 44.2204 / Low: 41.0779). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5740 LKR (High: 41.3938 / Low: 40.8197).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.1425

February Spread (Stable) ±0.5740

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 0.8065 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8065

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 44.1143) against the same month in 2015 (average: 42.6528), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4615 (+3.43%).

2016 Avg (April) 44.1143

2015 Avg (April) 42.6528

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	42.3401	41.5357	41.9266
February	41.3938	40.8197	41.1201
March	44.2204	41.0779	42.7505
April	45.0228	42.7272	44.1143
May	44.4500	43.8093	43.9800
June	44.7803	43.4317	44.0868
July	44.5720	43.3748	44.1496
August	43.9939	42.9983	43.6884
September	43.7012	42.7114	43.1397
October	44.0190	43.0619	43.4416
November	44.0270	43.2239	43.5909
December	44.8334	43.3476	43.9147