2016 SYP to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7047 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.6518 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6736 LKR

2016 SYP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SYP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.7047. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 0.6518.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0529 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6547 to the December average rate of 0.6985, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.7047 was down 6.94% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.7573, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,524 LKR

2015 Average 3,502 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 3,259 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 264.66 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.7029

0.6503

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 0.6619, compared to 0.6853 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0234 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6619

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6853

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0216 LKR (High: 0.6777 / Low: 0.6562). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0063 LKR (High: 0.6961 / Low: 0.6897).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0216

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0063

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.6985) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.6498), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0487 (+7.49%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.6985

2015 Avg (December) 0.6498

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6584	0.6519	0.6547
February	0.6615	0.6518	0.6557
March	0.6777	0.6562	0.6621
April	0.6690	0.6581	0.6635
May	0.6744	0.6637	0.6676
June	0.6768	0.6602	0.6680
July	0.6792	0.6720	0.6753
August	0.6817	0.6750	0.6773
September	0.6854	0.6770	0.6804
October	0.6917	0.6827	0.6871
November	0.6961	0.6897	0.6932
December	0.7047	0.6926	0.6985