YEARLY HIGH
0.0265 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0242 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0258 LKR

2016 PYG to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PYG to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 26, valuing the pair at 0.0265. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 0.0242.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0023 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0244 to the December average rate of 0.0258, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0265 was down 7.16% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0286, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 133 LKR
2015 Average 131 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 121 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.49 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0265
0.0243
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG 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 0.0255, compared to 0.0260 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0255
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0260

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0011 LKR (High: 0.0254 / Low: 0.0243). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 LKR (High: 0.0265 / Low: 0.0262).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 0.0261) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0269), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0008 (-2.97%).

2016 Avg (April) 0.0261
2015 Avg (April) 0.0269

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0249 0.0242 0.0244
February 0.0254 0.0243 0.0249
March 0.0263 0.0252 0.0255
April 0.0265 0.0258 0.0261
May 0.0262 0.0259 0.0260
June 0.0262 0.0255 0.0258
July 0.0262 0.0259 0.0261
August 0.0265 0.0262 0.0263
September 0.0265 0.0261 0.0262
October 0.0265 0.0259 0.0262
November 0.0259 0.0255 0.0257
December 0.0261 0.0254 0.0258