2016 TOP to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

68.2865 LKR

YEARLY LOW

61.6127 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

64.9089 LKR

2016 TOP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the TOP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 9, valuing the pair at 68.2865. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 7, dropping to 61.6127.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.6739 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 63.8610 to the December average rate of 65.4877, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 68.2865 was up 1.94% compared to the 2015 peak of 66.9843, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 341,433 LKR

2015 Average 321,047 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 308,063 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,369.34 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

66.5132

63.0386

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 64.5584, compared to 65.2595 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 64.5584

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 65.2595

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 3.4752 LKR (High: 68.2865 / Low: 64.8114). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8528 LKR (High: 64.9925 / Low: 64.1397).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.4752

August Spread (Stable) ±0.8528

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.7638 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7638

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 66.2237) against the same month in 2015 (average: 63.9244), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2993 (+3.60%).

2016 Avg (November) 66.2237

2015 Avg (November) 63.9244

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	64.7053	62.6759	63.8610
February	64.1875	61.6127	63.3282
March	66.4350	63.7299	64.5797
April	66.2396	64.5102	65.3603
May	65.7188	64.6998	65.0558
June	66.3921	64.3837	65.1654
July	65.1769	63.5514	64.4016
August	64.9925	64.1397	64.4565
September	65.4050	64.3870	64.8120
October	66.7716	64.9288	66.1754
November	68.2865	64.8114	66.2237
December	66.8306	64.2922	65.4877