2016 ZAR to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.1490 LKR

YEARLY LOW

8.5414 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.9749 LKR

2016 ZAR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ZAR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 11.1490. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 8.5414.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6077 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.8529 to the December average rate of 10.7596, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 11.1490 was down 4.54% compared to the 2015 peak of 11.6791, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 557,451 LKR

2015 Average 534,660 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 427,068 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 130,383.04 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

10.9503

8.6622

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 9.4508, compared to 10.4990 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0482 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.4508

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.4990

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.9728 LKR (High: 10.9019 / Low: 9.9291). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4698 LKR (High: 10.9843 / Low: 10.5144).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.9728

December Spread (Stable) ±0.4698

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.3951 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3951

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 10.6108) against the same month in 2015 (average: 10.0474), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5634 (+5.61%).

2016 Avg (November) 10.6108

2015 Avg (November) 10.0474

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	9.3419	8.5414	8.8529
February	9.4587	8.9151	9.1240
March	9.9495	9.1561	9.4755
April	10.2584	9.5157	9.9731
May	10.2595	9.3088	9.5780
June	10.1923	9.4683	9.7014
July	10.4631	9.8677	10.1322
August	10.9019	9.9291	10.5777
September	10.8373	9.9579	10.3546
October	10.8915	10.2678	10.5590
November	11.1490	10.2799	10.6108
December	10.9843	10.5144	10.7596