2016 BBD to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

74.8497 LKR

YEARLY LOW

71.6349 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

73.0645 LKR

2016 BBD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BBD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 8, valuing the pair at 74.8497. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 71.6349.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.2148 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 72.0198 to the December average rate of 74.4784, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 74.8497 was up 3.63% compared to the 2015 peak of 72.2290, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 374,249 LKR

2015 Average 339,960 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 358,175 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,074.00 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

74.7243

71.7739

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 72.6726, compared to 73.4563 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7837 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 72.6726

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 73.4563

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 2.2850 LKR (High: 74.4084 / Low: 72.1234). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5443 LKR (High: 74.3984 / Low: 73.8541).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.2850

November Spread (Stable) ±0.5443

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 0.1937 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1937

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 74.4784) against the same month in 2015 (average: 71.6773), the exchange rate shifted by +2.8011 (+3.91%).

2016 Avg (December) 74.4784

2015 Avg (December) 71.6773

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	72.3885	71.7130	72.0198
February	72.6975	71.6349	72.0671
March	74.4084	72.1234	72.7479
April	73.4473	72.2466	72.8344
May	73.9397	72.8383	73.2420
June	74.1841	72.3077	73.1246
July	73.3430	72.6250	72.9309
August	73.1620	72.5308	72.7904
September	73.3071	72.5720	72.8830
October	74.0059	73.0530	73.5231
November	74.3984	73.8541	74.1319
December	74.8497	74.0314	74.4784

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