2017 AWG to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

86.5990 LKR

YEARLY LOW

82.7634 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

84.9202 LKR

2017 AWG to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AWG to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 86.5990. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 82.7634.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.8356 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 83.3696 to the December average rate of 85.6550, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 86.5990 was up 3.71% compared to the 2016 peak of 83.4993, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 432,995 LKR

2016 Average 407,508 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 413,817 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,177.78 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

86.1819

83.1139

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 84.2772, compared to 85.5631 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2860 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 84.2772

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 85.5631

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 1.8915 LKR (High: 85.0400 / Low: 83.1485). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5879 LKR (High: 86.0286 / Low: 85.4408).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.8915

October Spread (Stable) ±0.5879

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2712 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2712

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 85.9263) against the same month in 2016 (average: 82.6745), the exchange rate shifted by +3.2518 (+3.93%).

2017 Avg (November) 85.9263

2016 Avg (November) 82.6745

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	83.9551	82.7634	83.3696
February	85.0400	83.1485	83.8760
March	84.9739	83.3583	84.1889
April	84.9031	84.0076	84.5153
May	85.1592	84.2995	84.6398
June	85.5356	84.3538	85.0735
July	85.9591	84.6785	85.4321
August	85.9538	84.4238	85.3239
September	85.9797	84.6664	85.2733
October	86.0286	85.4408	85.7683
November	86.5990	85.4108	85.9263
December	86.0914	85.0995	85.6550