YEARLY HIGH
123.5418 LKR
YEARLY LOW
107.8437 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
116.9292 LKR

2017 AUD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AUD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 123.5418. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 107.8437.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.6981 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 111.8231 to the December average rate of 117.2131, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 123.5418 was up 7.73% compared to the 2016 peak of 114.6811, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 617,709 LKR
2016 Average 543,594 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 539,218 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 78,490.67 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

123.0306
110.8043
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 114.4283, compared to 119.4300 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 114.4283
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 119.4300

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 6.5426 LKR (High: 122.8369 / Low: 116.2943). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1088 LKR (High: 122.1839 / Low: 120.0751).

July Spread (Volatile) ±6.5426
August Spread (Stable) ±2.1088

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 2.5714 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5714

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 122.0118) against the same month in 2016 (average: 110.5595), the exchange rate shifted by +11.4522 (+10.36%).

2017 Avg (September) 122.0118
2016 Avg (September) 110.5595

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 114.0971 107.8437 111.8231
February 117.4072 114.0505 115.7790
March 117.6065 113.5343 115.5199
April 116.2130 113.7041 114.7252
May 115.0492 112.1066 113.2668
June 117.9695 112.8123 115.4558
July 122.8369 116.2943 119.6827
August 122.1839 120.0751 120.9980
September 123.5418 120.1293 122.0118
October 121.3843 117.5937 119.6230
November 118.3778 115.6023 117.0516
December 119.7196 114.6543 117.2131