YEARLY HIGH
40.9268 LKR
YEARLY LOW
39.0088 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
39.7895 LKR

2016 AED to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AED to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 40.9268. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 39.0088.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9179 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 39.2171 to the December average rate of 40.6125, 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 40.9268 was up 4.05% compared to the 2015 peak of 39.3323, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 204,634 LKR
2015 Average 185,110 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 195,044 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,589.71 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

40.7521
39.0776
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED 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 39.5714, compared to 40.0077 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4363 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 39.5714
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 40.0077

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 1.2472 LKR (High: 40.5190 / Low: 39.2719). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2943 LKR (High: 40.5108 / Low: 40.2165).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.2472
November Spread (Stable) ±0.2943

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 0.1054 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1054

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 40.6125) against the same month in 2015 (average: 39.0300), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5825 (+4.05%).

2016 Avg (December) 40.6125
2015 Avg (December) 39.0300

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 39.4179 39.0522 39.2171
February 39.5850 39.0088 39.2411
March 40.5190 39.2719 39.6126
April 39.9934 39.3393 39.6597
May 40.2592 39.6674 39.8801
June 40.3947 39.3724 39.8175
July 39.9364 39.5473 39.7121
August 39.8386 39.4932 39.6358
September 39.9216 39.5167 39.6862
October 40.3003 39.7788 40.0350
November 40.5108 40.2165 40.3648
December 40.9268 40.3122 40.6125