YEARLY HIGH
18.3336 LKR
YEARLY LOW
15.9000 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.0934 LKR

2016 SEK to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SEK to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 18.3336. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 15.9000.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4336 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.8673 to the December average rate of 16.1910, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 18.3336 was up 5.75% compared to the 2015 peak of 17.3370, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 91,668 LKR
2015 Average 80,631 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 79,500 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,167.95 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

18.1003
16.0174
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SEK 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 17.4477, compared to 16.7391 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7086 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.4477
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.7391

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 1.4329 LKR (High: 18.2356 / Low: 16.8027). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2768 LKR (High: 17.2167 / Low: 16.9399).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.4329
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2768

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.5905 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5905

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 17.8102) against the same month in 2015 (average: 16.0066), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8036 (+11.27%).

2016 Avg (May) 17.8102
2015 Avg (May) 16.0066

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.1273 16.7468 16.8673
February 17.1781 16.8488 17.0129
March 18.2356 16.8027 17.4424
April 18.1551 17.7225 17.9268
May 18.3336 17.5797 17.8102
June 18.0975 17.2149 17.6264
July 17.3379 16.8650 17.0360
August 17.3643 16.9762 17.1846
September 17.2167 16.9399 17.0757
October 17.1042 16.3356 16.7067
November 16.5737 16.0098 16.2406
December 16.5053 15.9000 16.1910