2016 SZL to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.1066 LKR

YEARLY LOW

8.5525 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.9751 LKR

2016 SZL to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SZL to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 11.1066. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 8.5525.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5541 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.8568 to the December average rate of 10.7479, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 11.1066 was down 4.76% compared to the 2015 peak of 11.6612, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 55,533 LKR

2015 Average 53,466 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 42,762 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,770.48 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

10.9370

8.6677

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 9.4505, compared to 10.4997 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0493 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.4505

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.4997

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.9531 LKR (High: 10.2664 / Low: 9.3134). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4313 LKR (High: 10.9768 / Low: 10.5456).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.9531

December Spread (Stable) ±0.4313

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.3928 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3928

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 10.6083) against the same month in 2015 (average: 10.0479), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5605 (+5.58%).

2016 Avg (November) 10.6083

2015 Avg (November) 10.0479

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	9.3284	8.5525	8.8568
February	9.4540	8.9184	9.1232
March	9.9271	9.1612	9.4705
April	10.2662	9.5152	9.9717
May	10.2664	9.3134	9.5790
June	10.1820	9.4687	9.7015
July	10.4435	9.8864	10.1320
August	10.9073	10.0715	10.5951
September	10.8089	9.9406	10.3593
October	10.8763	10.2749	10.5557
November	11.1066	10.2489	10.6083
December	10.9768	10.5456	10.7479