YEARLY HIGH
17.1234 LKR
YEARLY LOW
16.4277 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.7132 LKR

2016 SVC to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SVC to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 17.1234. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 9, dropping to 16.4277.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6957 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.4695 to the December average rate of 17.0491, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 17.1234 was up 2.91% compared to the 2015 peak of 16.6397, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 85,617 LKR
2015 Average 77,742 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 82,139 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,478.46 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

17.1071
16.4116
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SVC 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 16.6244, compared to 16.8021 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1777 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.6244
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.8021

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.5059 LKR (High: 17.0278 / Low: 16.5218). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0714 LKR (High: 16.5068 / Low: 16.4354).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.5059
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0714

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0493 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0493

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 17.0491) against the same month in 2015 (average: 16.4356), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6135 (+3.73%).

2016 Avg (December) 17.0491
2015 Avg (December) 16.4356

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.5068 16.4354 16.4695
February 16.5572 16.4277 16.4883
March 17.0278 16.5218 16.6488
April 16.8018 16.5319 16.6598
May 16.9031 16.6695 16.7518
June 16.9497 16.5577 16.7282
July 16.7477 16.6161 16.6788
August 16.7100 16.5986 16.6472
September 16.7726 16.5962 16.6673
October 16.9240 16.7507 16.8213
November 17.0203 16.8861 16.9488
December 17.1234 16.9633 17.0491