YEARLY HIGH
0.0070 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0063 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0066 LKR

2016 STD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the STD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 24, valuing the pair at 0.0070. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 0.0063.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0007 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0064 to the December average rate of 0.0064, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0070 was up 7.03% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0066, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 35 LKR
2015 Average 31 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 32 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.50 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0068
0.0064
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

STD 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 0.0066, compared to 0.0066 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0066
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0066

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0004 LKR (High: 0.0068 / Low: 0.0064). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 LKR (High: 0.0064 / Low: 0.0063).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 0.0067) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0061), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+9.55%).

2016 Avg (June) 0.0067
2015 Avg (June) 0.0061

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0064 0.0063 0.0064
February 0.0066 0.0064 0.0065
March 0.0068 0.0064 0.0066
April 0.0068 0.0067 0.0068
May 0.0069 0.0067 0.0068
June 0.0070 0.0066 0.0067
July 0.0067 0.0065 0.0066
August 0.0067 0.0066 0.0067
September 0.0067 0.0066 0.0067
October 0.0068 0.0065 0.0066
November 0.0067 0.0064 0.0065
December 0.0065 0.0063 0.0064