YEARLY HIGH
37.6804 LKR
YEARLY LOW
34.2738 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
36.0261 LKR

2016 RON to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RON to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 37.6804. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 34.2738.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4066 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.5364 to the December average rate of 34.7943, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 37.6804 was up 3.17% compared to the 2015 peak of 36.5238, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 188,402 LKR
2015 Average 169,759 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 171,369 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,033.02 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

37.1721
34.2968
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 36.0992, compared to 35.9530 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1461 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.0992
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.9530

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 2.4525 LKR (High: 37.6804 / Low: 35.2280). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4168 LKR (High: 34.7309 / Low: 34.3141).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.4525
January Spread (Stable) ±0.4168

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.6933 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6933

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 36.2773) against the same month in 2015 (average: 32.4843), the exchange rate shifted by +3.7930 (+11.68%).

2016 Avg (March) 36.2773
2015 Avg (March) 32.4843

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 34.7309 34.3141 34.5364
February 36.3676 34.5606 35.7082
March 37.6804 35.2280 36.2773
April 37.4290 36.5931 36.9325
May 37.5423 36.3126 36.7832
June 37.0883 35.8650 36.3573
July 36.4482 35.6315 36.0024
August 36.9098 36.2456 36.5837
September 37.0645 36.4525 36.7304
October 37.0619 35.5151 36.1197
November 36.6547 34.7448 35.4876
December 35.4691 34.2738 34.7943