YEARLY HIGH
1.3705 LKR
YEARLY LOW
1.2536 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3146 LKR

2016 RSD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RSD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 1.3705. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 1.2536.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1170 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2767 to the December average rate of 1.2746, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.3705 was up 2.00% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.3437, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,853 LKR
2015 Average 6,253 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 6,268 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 584.93 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.3542
1.2674
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RSD 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 1.3200, compared to 1.3091 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0109 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3200
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3091

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0966 LKR (High: 1.3693 / Low: 1.2727). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0198 LKR (High: 1.3381 / Low: 1.3183).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0966
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0198

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0260 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0260

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 1.3469) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.2366), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1103 (+8.92%).

2016 Avg (May) 1.3469
2015 Avg (May) 1.2366

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2919 1.2676 1.2767
February 1.3264 1.2747 1.3034
March 1.3693 1.2727 1.3158
April 1.3629 1.3327 1.3451
May 1.3705 1.3268 1.3469
June 1.3599 1.3104 1.3324
July 1.3224 1.2994 1.3097
August 1.3395 1.3112 1.3245
September 1.3381 1.3183 1.3266
October 1.3382 1.2998 1.3187
November 1.3396 1.2707 1.3006
December 1.2955 1.2536 1.2746