2016 SHP to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

219.4887 LKR

YEARLY LOW

178.8759 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

198.0195 LKR

2016 SHP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SHP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 23, valuing the pair at 219.4887. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 15, dropping to 178.8759.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 40.6128 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 207.4938 to the December average rate of 186.0934, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 219.4887 was up 0.29% compared to the 2015 peak of 218.8542, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,097,444 LKR

2015 Average 1,039,139 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 894,380 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 203,064.00 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

215.6154

178.5105

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SHP 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 208.3170, compared to 187.7219 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 20.5950 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 208.3170

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 187.7219

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 25.1142 LKR (High: 219.4887 / Low: 194.3745). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.6053 LKR (High: 186.4529 / Low: 180.8476).

June Spread (Volatile) ±25.1142

November Spread (Stable) ±5.6053

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 15.8822 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -15.8822

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 207.7326) against the same month in 2015 (average: 208.8080), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0754 (-0.52%).

2016 Avg (June) 207.7326

2015 Avg (June) 208.8080

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	213.2932	203.6099	207.4938
February	209.9123	200.3893	206.2523
March	213.9454	202.0117	207.5414
April	213.5508	203.7808	208.3583
May	216.2174	209.7122	212.5234
June	219.4887	194.3745	207.7326
July	194.4396	188.0869	191.8504
August	194.7023	187.2030	190.5656
September	195.0517	189.1939	191.6308
October	190.3089	178.8759	181.6026
November	186.4529	180.8476	184.5889
December	189.0192	182.9829	186.0934