2016 SAR to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

40.0794 LKR

YEARLY LOW

38.1967 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

38.9643 LKR

2016 SAR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SAR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 40.0794. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 38.1967.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8827 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 38.3870 to the December average rate of 39.7618, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 40.0794 was up 4.18% compared to the 2015 peak of 38.4724, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 200,397 LKR

2015 Average 181,253 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 190,983 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,413.34 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

39.8993

38.2495

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 38.7519, compared to 39.1766 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4247 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 38.7519

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 39.1766

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 1.2170 LKR (High: 39.6804 / Low: 38.4634). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3376 LKR (High: 39.0190 / Low: 38.6814).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.2170

August Spread (Stable) ±0.3376

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1046 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1046

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 39.7618) against the same month in 2015 (average: 38.2109), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5509 (+4.06%).

2016 Avg (December) 39.7618

2015 Avg (December) 38.2109

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	38.6009	38.1967	38.3870
February	38.7607	38.3147	38.4344
March	39.6804	38.4634	38.7958
April	39.1736	38.5291	38.8437
May	39.4341	38.8464	39.0551
June	39.5668	38.5656	38.9952
July	39.1110	38.7311	38.8907
August	39.0190	38.6814	38.8194
September	39.0765	38.6969	38.8619
October	39.4650	38.9393	39.2034
November	39.6741	39.3063	39.5225
December	40.0794	39.3630	39.7618