2017 AFN to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.2921 LKR

YEARLY LOW

2.1861 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.2444 LKR

2017 AFN to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AFN to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 2.2921. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 2.1861.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1060 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2469 to the December average rate of 2.2127, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.2921 was up 0.29% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.2855, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,460 LKR

2016 Average 10,786 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 10,930 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 529.90 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.2782

2.2067

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 2.2537, compared to 2.2351 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0186 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2537

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2351

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0516 LKR (High: 2.2921 / Low: 2.2405). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0174 LKR (High: 2.2575 / Low: 2.2401).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0516

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0174

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0241 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0241

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 2.2603) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.0931), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1672 (+7.99%).

2017 Avg (February) 2.2603

2016 Avg (February) 2.0931

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.2605	2.2378	2.2469
February	2.2921	2.2405	2.2603
March	2.2919	2.2467	2.2723
April	2.2823	2.2373	2.2564
May	2.2556	2.2297	2.2415
June	2.2615	2.2267	2.2447
July	2.2575	2.2347	2.2469
August	2.2450	2.2111	2.2333
September	2.2482	2.2208	2.2327
October	2.2575	2.2401	2.2483
November	2.2508	2.2205	2.2367
December	2.2329	2.1861	2.2127