YEARLY HIGH
150.3197 LKR
YEARLY LOW
143.2698 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
146.1463 LKR

2016 BMD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BMD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 150.3197. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 143.2698.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.0499 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 144.0396 to the December average rate of 149.1652, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 150.3197 was up 4.06% compared to the 2015 peak of 144.4580, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 751,598 LKR
2015 Average 679,921 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 716,349 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35,249.31 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

149.6778
143.5270
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 145.3453, compared to 146.9473 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 145.3453
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 146.9473

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 4.5700 LKR (High: 148.8168 / Low: 144.2468). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0886 LKR (High: 148.7968 / Low: 147.7082).

March Spread (Volatile) ±4.5700
November Spread (Stable) ±1.0886

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 0.3875 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3875

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 149.1652) against the same month in 2015 (average: 143.3546), the exchange rate shifted by +5.8106 (+4.05%).

2016 Avg (December) 149.1652
2015 Avg (December) 143.3546

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 144.7770 143.4260 144.0396
February 145.3950 143.2698 144.1342
March 148.8168 144.2468 145.4957
April 146.8946 144.4932 145.6688
May 147.8795 145.6765 146.4841
June 148.3681 144.6154 146.2492
July 146.6860 145.2500 145.8617
August 146.3240 145.0616 145.5808
September 146.6141 145.1440 145.7660
October 148.0118 146.1060 147.0463
November 148.7968 147.7082 148.2638
December 150.3197 148.0628 149.1652