2016 RUB to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.4743 LKR

YEARLY LOW

1.7539 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1929 LKR

2016 RUB to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RUB to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 2.4743. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 1.7539.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7205 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8833 to the December average rate of 2.4052, the exchange rate registered a net change of 27.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.4743 was down 8.76% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.7118, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,372 LKR

2015 Average 11,200 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 8,769 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,602.43 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.4589

1.8136

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 2.0822, compared to 2.3036 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2214 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0822

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3036

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.2263 LKR (High: 2.1883 / Low: 1.9620). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0473 LKR (High: 2.3705 / Low: 2.3232).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2263

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0473

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0516 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0516

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 2.4052) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.0478), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3574 (+17.45%).

2016 Avg (December) 2.4052

2015 Avg (December) 2.0478

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.9796	1.7539	1.8833
February	1.9194	1.8081	1.8674
March	2.1883	1.9620	2.0838
April	2.2545	2.1141	2.1882
May	2.2515	2.1901	2.2223
June	2.3066	2.1982	2.2481
July	2.3216	2.1911	2.2670
August	2.2770	2.1843	2.2442
September	2.3304	2.2074	2.2604
October	2.3705	2.3232	2.3481
November	2.3368	2.2450	2.2965
December	2.4743	2.3101	2.4052