YEARLY HIGH
109.9168 LKR
YEARLY LOW
99.4329 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
105.8809 LKR

2016 SGD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SGD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 109.9168. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 99.4329.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.4839 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 100.6119 to the December average rate of 103.8277, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 109.9168 was up 7.22% compared to the 2015 peak of 102.5161, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 549,584 LKR
2015 Average 494,596 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 497,165 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 52,419.49 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

108.8262
99.8652
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 105.3464, compared to 106.4154 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0690 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 105.3464
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 106.4154

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 6.6643 LKR (High: 109.9168 / Low: 103.2525). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4461 LKR (High: 107.8433 / Low: 106.3972).

March Spread (Volatile) ±6.6643
September Spread (Stable) ±1.4461

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.2666 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2666

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 106.0719) against the same month in 2015 (average: 96.6479), the exchange rate shifted by +9.4241 (+9.75%).

2016 Avg (March) 106.0719
2015 Avg (March) 96.6479

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 102.2562 99.4329 100.6119
February 103.6376 100.9180 102.6004
March 109.9168 103.2525 106.0719
April 108.8030 106.7086 107.8605
May 109.0081 105.9929 106.9120
June 109.6831 106.8363 108.0217
July 108.9057 107.2912 108.0795
August 108.8773 106.7654 107.9949
September 107.8433 106.3972 107.2176
October 107.5798 105.5386 106.3197
November 107.0364 103.6494 105.0531
December 105.1947 102.9323 103.8277