2016 SCR to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.7023 LKR

YEARLY LOW

10.0541 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.0160 LKR

2016 SCR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SCR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 28, valuing the pair at 11.7023. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 10.0541.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6482 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.0154 to the December average rate of 11.1416, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 11.7023 was down 0.86% compared to the 2015 peak of 11.8041, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 58,512 LKR

2015 Average 51,177 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 50,270 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,241.14 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

11.2140

10.7278

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 10.9582, compared to 11.0737 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1155 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.9582

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.0737

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 1.1677 LKR (High: 11.2218 / Low: 10.0541). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2208 LKR (High: 11.0930 / Low: 10.8722).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.1677

September Spread (Stable) ±0.2208

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2470 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2470

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 11.1735) against the same month in 2015 (average: 10.1195), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0540 (+10.42%).

2016 Avg (June) 11.1735

2015 Avg (June) 10.1195

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.2358	10.5612	11.0154
February	11.2218	10.0541	10.7683
March	11.3129	10.7479	10.9497
April	11.4384	10.3169	10.8462
May	11.3338	10.5660	10.9961
June	11.7023	10.9338	11.1735
July	11.5061	10.7943	11.0868
August	11.1335	10.7945	10.9998
September	11.0930	10.8722	11.0008
October	11.2875	10.9667	11.1007
November	11.3051	10.9966	11.1126
December	11.3631	11.0140	11.1416