2016 SBD to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

19.2602 LKR

YEARLY LOW

17.4848 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

18.4723 LKR

2016 SBD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SBD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 19.2602. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 17.4848.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7754 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.6897 to the December average rate of 18.9035, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 19.2602 was up 6.97% compared to the 2015 peak of 18.0061, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 96,301 LKR

2015 Average 86,502 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 87,424 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,877.16 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

19.0248

17.5683

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 18.2630, compared to 18.6816 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4185 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.2630

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.6816

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 1.0443 LKR (High: 18.8260 / Low: 17.7817). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1823 LKR (High: 18.8492 / Low: 18.6669).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.0443

October Spread (Stable) ±0.1823

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 0.2531 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2531

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 18.9035) against the same month in 2015 (average: 17.7049), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1985 (+6.77%).

2016 Avg (December) 18.9035

2015 Avg (December) 17.7049

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	17.8375	17.4848	17.6897
February	17.8420	17.5906	17.7413
March	18.8260	17.7817	18.2555
April	18.6787	18.1964	18.3688
May	18.9624	18.7048	18.7844
June	19.0212	18.4184	18.7384
July	18.6514	18.3858	18.4854
August	18.7064	18.5139	18.6053
September	18.7745	18.4014	18.5966
October	18.8492	18.6669	18.7515
November	18.9498	18.5574	18.7471
December	19.2602	18.5192	18.9035