2016 SDG to LKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 SDG to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the SDG to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 24.4045. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 11, dropping to 22.7647.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6398 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.5459 to the December average rate of 22.9696, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 24.4045 was up 3.67% compared to the 2015 peak of 23.5412, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SDG based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
SDG to LKR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 23.8372, compared to 23.5927 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2445 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was October, with a trading range of 1.3762 LKR (High: 24.2246 / Low: 22.8485). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1648 LKR (High: 24.0430 / Low: 23.8781).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.8186 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 23.8708) against the same month in 2015 (average: 22.3840), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4868 (+6.64%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.6336 | 23.4042 | 23.5459 |
| February | 23.7341 | 23.5657 | 23.6316 |
| March | 24.4045 | 23.6828 | 23.8708 |
| April | 24.0637 | 23.6993 | 23.8848 |
| May | 24.2949 | 23.9338 | 24.0516 |
| June | 24.3571 | 23.7938 | 24.0385 |
| July | 24.1027 | 23.9015 | 23.9865 |
| August | 24.0430 | 23.8781 | 23.9501 |
| September | 24.1211 | 23.8840 | 23.9458 |
| October | 24.2246 | 22.8485 | 23.7613 |
| November | 23.2763 | 22.7647 | 22.9427 |
| December | 23.0685 | 22.8583 | 22.9696 |