2016 XAF to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2565 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.2362 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2463 LKR

2016 XAF to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XAF to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 0.2565. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 0.2362.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0203 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2384 to the December average rate of 0.2395, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2565 was up 4.64% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2451, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,282 LKR

2015 Average 1,149 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 1,181 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 101.57 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2535

0.2370

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 0.2471, compared to 0.2454 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2471

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2454

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0167 LKR (High: 0.2562 / Low: 0.2396). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 LKR (High: 0.2394 / Low: 0.2363).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0167

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 0.0044 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0044

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.2521) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2272), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0250 (+10.99%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.2521

2015 Avg (May) 0.2272

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2394	0.2363	0.2384
February	0.2484	0.2386	0.2438
March	0.2562	0.2396	0.2468
April	0.2547	0.2491	0.2516
May	0.2565	0.2492	0.2521
June	0.2541	0.2467	0.2500
July	0.2477	0.2439	0.2456
August	0.2510	0.2456	0.2481
September	0.2505	0.2469	0.2486
October	0.2503	0.2434	0.2470
November	0.2510	0.2389	0.2438
December	0.2430	0.2362	0.2395