YEARLY HIGH
0.3229 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.3061 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3160 LKR

2017 AMD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AMD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 13, valuing the pair at 0.3229. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.3061.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0167 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3090 to the December average rate of 0.3168, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3229 was up 3.63% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3115, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,614 LKR
2016 Average 1,521 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 1,531 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 83.66 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3217
0.3078
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AMD 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 0.3131, compared to 0.3189 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0057 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3131
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3189

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0056 LKR (High: 0.3151 / Low: 0.3095). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 LKR (High: 0.3212 / Low: 0.3188).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0056
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.3199) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3075), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0124 (+4.03%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.3199
2016 Avg (September) 0.3075

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3113 0.3061 0.3090
February 0.3137 0.3090 0.3104
March 0.3151 0.3095 0.3129
April 0.3145 0.3118 0.3136
May 0.3183 0.3134 0.3153
June 0.3205 0.3154 0.3177
July 0.3212 0.3188 0.3205
August 0.3209 0.3167 0.3197
September 0.3229 0.3184 0.3199
October 0.3207 0.3181 0.3195
November 0.3192 0.3144 0.3168
December 0.3178 0.3139 0.3168