2016 SRD to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

37.4344 LKR

YEARLY LOW

18.7854 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

25.3373 LKR

2016 SRD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SRD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 37.4344. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 21, dropping to 18.7854.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.6491 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.0775 to the December average rate of 20.2544, the exchange rate registered a net change of -43.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 37.4344 was down 14.45% compared to the 2015 peak of 43.7564, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 187,172 LKR

2015 Average 204,182 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 93,927 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 93,245.36 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

38.1660

17.7469

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 30.4120, compared to 20.2626 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.1494 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.4120

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.2626

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 3.5544 LKR (High: 26.2865 / Low: 22.7321). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2822 LKR (High: 20.4173 / Low: 20.1351).

May Spread (Volatile) ±3.5544

December Spread (Stable) ±0.2822

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 9.0480 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -9.0480

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 36.4644) against the same month in 2015 (average: 40.4881), the exchange rate shifted by -4.0236 (-9.94%).

2016 Avg (March) 36.4644

2015 Avg (March) 40.4881

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	36.2622	35.9239	36.0775
February	36.4170	35.8847	36.1059
March	37.4344	36.1294	36.4644
April	28.8198	25.5334	27.4164
May	26.2865	22.7321	25.2101
June	23.0673	20.7096	21.1977
July	20.8284	20.4650	20.6565
August	20.6996	19.7521	20.2608
September	20.2782	18.7854	19.4485
October	21.6062	19.1583	20.3900
November	21.2695	20.2759	20.5656
December	20.4173	20.1351	20.2544