YEARLY HIGH
0.0812 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.0704 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0746 BWP

2016 LKR to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LKR to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 0.0812. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 0.0704.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0108 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0800 to the December average rate of 0.0720, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0812 was up 2.72% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0791, 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 406 BWP
2015 Average 372 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 352 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 54.23 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0808
0.0712
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to BWP 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 0.0765, compared to 0.0726 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0039 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0765
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0726

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0052 BWP (High: 0.0788 / Low: 0.0737). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 BWP (High: 0.0728 / Low: 0.0712).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0052
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0800) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0728), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0072 (+9.88%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0800
2015 Avg (January) 0.0728

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0812 0.0780 0.0800
February 0.0794 0.0768 0.0782
March 0.0788 0.0737 0.0766
April 0.0762 0.0726 0.0742
May 0.0766 0.0725 0.0751
June 0.0764 0.0729 0.0751
July 0.0749 0.0730 0.0739
August 0.0741 0.0709 0.0721
September 0.0748 0.0710 0.0729
October 0.0735 0.0712 0.0723
November 0.0738 0.0704 0.0722
December 0.0728 0.0712 0.0720