2016 VEF to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

23.4912 LKR

YEARLY LOW

14.4657 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

16.7428 LKR

2016 VEF to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the VEF to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 23.4912. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 9, dropping to 14.4657.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.0255 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.7914 to the December average rate of 14.9339, the exchange rate registered a net change of -34.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 23.4912 was up 2.78% compared to the 2015 peak of 22.8556, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 117,456 LKR

2015 Average 107,614 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 72,328 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 45,127.67 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

23.8485

13.7512

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 18.7615, compared to 14.7240 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.0375 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.7615

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.7240

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.6720 LKR (High: 23.4912 / Low: 22.8192). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1046 LKR (High: 14.9101 / Low: 14.8055).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.6720

November Spread (Stable) ±0.1046

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 8.4005 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -8.4005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 23.0071) against the same month in 2015 (average: 21.0757), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9314 (+9.16%).

2016 Avg (March) 23.0071

2015 Avg (March) 21.0757

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	22.9188	22.6921	22.7914
February	23.0164	22.6677	22.8074
March	23.4912	22.8192	23.0071
April	14.7159	14.4894	14.6065
May	14.8302	14.6064	14.6905
June	14.8810	14.5004	14.6663
July	14.7032	14.4657	14.6107
August	14.6669	14.5403	14.5926
September	14.6933	14.5457	14.6096
October	14.8375	14.6450	14.7384
November	14.9101	14.8055	14.8589
December	15.0395	14.8357	14.9339