YEARLY HIGH
0.0140 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0134 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0137 BBD

2016 LKR to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LKR to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.0140. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 8, dropping to 0.0134.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0006 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0139 to the December average rate of 0.0134, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0140 was down 8.37% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0152, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 70 BBD
2015 Average 74 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 67 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.00 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0139
0.0134
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to BBD 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 0.0138, compared to 0.0136 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0138
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0136

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0004 BBD (High: 0.0139 / Low: 0.0134). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BBD (High: 0.0135 / Low: 0.0134).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.0139) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0151), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0012 (-7.81%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.0139
2015 Avg (February) 0.0151

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0139 0.0138 0.0139
February 0.0140 0.0138 0.0139
March 0.0139 0.0134 0.0137
April 0.0138 0.0136 0.0137
May 0.0137 0.0135 0.0137
June 0.0138 0.0135 0.0137
July 0.0138 0.0136 0.0137
August 0.0138 0.0137 0.0137
September 0.0138 0.0136 0.0137
October 0.0137 0.0135 0.0136
November 0.0135 0.0134 0.0135
December 0.0135 0.0134 0.0134