YEARLY HIGH
0.0239 TRY
YEARLY LOW
0.0191 TRY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0207 TRY

2016 LKR to TRY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LKR to TRY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 0.0239. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 0.0191.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0048 TRY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0208 to the December average rate of 0.0235, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0239 was up 8.39% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0220, 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 119 TRY
2015 Average 100 TRY
Yearly Trough Low 95 TRY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23.78 TRY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0239
0.0191
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to TRY 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 0.0201, compared to 0.0213 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0201
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0213

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0023 TRY (High: 0.0233 / Low: 0.0210). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 TRY (High: 0.0206 / Low: 0.0203).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0023
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0235) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0204), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0031 (+15.26%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0235
2015 Avg (December) 0.0204

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0212 0.0202 0.0208
February 0.0206 0.0203 0.0204
March 0.0203 0.0191 0.0198
April 0.0197 0.0192 0.0195
May 0.0204 0.0192 0.0201
June 0.0202 0.0195 0.0199
July 0.0210 0.0198 0.0204
August 0.0207 0.0201 0.0203
September 0.0205 0.0201 0.0204
October 0.0211 0.0205 0.0209
November 0.0233 0.0210 0.0222
December 0.0239 0.0230 0.0235