YEARLY HIGH
42.1255 LKR
YEARLY LOW
40.3224 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
41.5082 LKR

2017 AED to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AED to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 42.1255. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 40.3224.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8031 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 40.8261 to the December average rate of 41.7055, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 42.1255 was up 2.93% compared to the 2016 peak of 40.9268, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 210,627 LKR
2016 Average 198,958 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 201,612 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,015.32 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

41.9049
40.7280
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED 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 41.2889, compared to 41.7274 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4385 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 41.2889
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 41.7274

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.9415 LKR (High: 41.6901 / Low: 40.7486). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2867 LKR (High: 41.9309 / Low: 41.6443).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.9415
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2867

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1341 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1341

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 41.8067) against the same month in 2016 (average: 40.3648), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4419 (+3.57%).

2017 Avg (November) 41.8067
2016 Avg (November) 40.3648

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 41.1501 40.3224 40.8261
February 41.6901 40.7486 41.1153
March 41.6423 40.8545 41.2618
April 41.6135 41.1747 41.4247
May 41.7331 41.3336 41.4916
June 41.8012 41.3504 41.6140
July 41.9730 41.3822 41.7506
August 41.9653 41.2914 41.6165
September 41.9968 41.4110 41.6784
October 41.9309 41.6443 41.8068
November 42.1255 41.5520 41.8067
December 41.8804 41.3976 41.7055