YEARLY HIGH
4.2478 LKR
YEARLY LOW
3.9534 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.1426 LKR

2016 THB to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the THB to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 9, valuing the pair at 4.2478. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 3.9534.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2944 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.9871 to the December average rate of 4.1681, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 4.2478 was up 3.08% compared to the 2015 peak of 4.1208, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 THB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,061,946 LKR
2015 Average 993,245 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 988,342 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 73,603.20 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

4.2186
3.9660
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

THB 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 4.1001, compared to 4.1852 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0851 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.1001
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.1852

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.1568 LKR (High: 4.2203 / Low: 4.0635). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0629 LKR (High: 4.0839 / Low: 4.0210).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1568
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0629

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0251 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0251

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 4.1932) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.9712), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2220 (+5.59%).

2016 Avg (November) 4.1932
2015 Avg (November) 3.9712

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.0470 3.9534 3.9871
February 4.0839 4.0210 4.0460
March 4.2203 4.0635 4.1342
April 4.1919 4.0986 4.1527
May 4.1943 4.1039 4.1353
June 4.1924 4.1047 4.1453
July 4.2009 4.1287 4.1643
August 4.2253 4.1568 4.1911
September 4.2374 4.1590 4.1975
October 4.2369 4.1311 4.1969
November 4.2478 4.1627 4.1932
December 4.2009 4.1333 4.1681