YEARLY HIGH
10.0613 LKR
YEARLY LOW
8.0032 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.2375 LKR

2017 ARS to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ARS to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 15, valuing the pair at 10.0613. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 8.0032.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0581 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.4386 to the December average rate of 8.6483, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 10.0613 was down 9.83% compared to the 2016 peak of 11.1581, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 50,307 LKR
2016 Average 49,600 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 40,016 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,290.73 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

10.0475
8.5211
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 9.6710, compared to 8.8041 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8669 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.6710
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.8041

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.9247 LKR (High: 8.9279 / Low: 8.0032). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2004 LKR (High: 8.8713 / Low: 8.6708).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.9247
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2004

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.5596 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5596

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 9.9203) against the same month in 2016 (average: 10.1226), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2023 (-2.00%).

2017 Avg (April) 9.9203
2016 Avg (April) 10.1226

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.5245 9.2770 9.4386
February 9.8282 9.5224 9.6988
March 9.9181 9.6788 9.7659
April 10.0613 9.8081 9.9203
May 9.9987 9.4186 9.7064
June 9.6217 9.2160 9.4961
July 9.3064 8.6023 8.9365
August 8.9873 8.5986 8.7753
September 9.0392 8.7147 8.8837
October 8.8713 8.6708 8.7982
November 8.8977 8.6796 8.7826
December 8.9279 8.0032 8.6483