YEARLY HIGH
0.0462 TTD
YEARLY LOW
0.0443 TTD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0454 TTD

2016 LKR to TTD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LKR to TTD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 17, valuing the pair at 0.0462. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 0.0443.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0018 TTD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0446 to the December average rate of 0.0451, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0462 was down 5.34% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0488, 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 231 TTD
2015 Average 234 TTD
Yearly Trough Low 222 TTD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.11 TTD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0461
0.0445
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to TTD 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 0.0451, compared to 0.0456 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0451
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0456

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0011 TTD (High: 0.0460 / Low: 0.0448). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 TTD (High: 0.0462 / Low: 0.0458).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 0.0460) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0473), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0013 (-2.74%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.0460
2015 Avg (August) 0.0473

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0449 0.0445 0.0446
February 0.0452 0.0448 0.0450
March 0.0454 0.0443 0.0451
April 0.0456 0.0447 0.0453
May 0.0456 0.0449 0.0454
June 0.0460 0.0448 0.0454
July 0.0460 0.0454 0.0458
August 0.0462 0.0458 0.0460
September 0.0461 0.0457 0.0459
October 0.0458 0.0453 0.0455
November 0.0456 0.0452 0.0454
December 0.0454 0.0449 0.0451