YEARLY HIGH
1.4083 LKR
YEARLY LOW
1.2935 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3557 LKR

2016 XPF to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XPF to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 1.4083. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 1.2935.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1148 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3117 to the December average rate of 1.3155, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.4083 was up 4.44% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.3485, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,042 LKR
2015 Average 6,317 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 6,467 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 574.12 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.3935
1.3042
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 1.3592, compared to 1.3523 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0069 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3592
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3523

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0926 LKR (High: 1.4080 / Low: 1.3154). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0161 LKR (High: 1.3172 / Low: 1.3011).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0926
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0161

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0271 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0271

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 1.3861) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.2481), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1380 (+11.06%).

2016 Avg (May) 1.3861
2015 Avg (May) 1.2481

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3172 1.3011 1.3117
February 1.3649 1.3128 1.3405
March 1.4080 1.3154 1.3567
April 1.3994 1.3722 1.3825
May 1.4083 1.3684 1.3861
June 1.3999 1.3590 1.3775
July 1.3665 1.3447 1.3545
August 1.3827 1.3550 1.3686
September 1.3806 1.3615 1.3708
October 1.3802 1.3437 1.3618
November 1.3799 1.3157 1.3426
December 1.3378 1.2935 1.3155