YEARLY HIGH
91.6216 LKR
YEARLY LOW
76.8816 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
88.7159 LKR

2017 AZN to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AZN to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 14, valuing the pair at 91.6216. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 76.8816.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.7400 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 80.9453 to the December average rate of 90.2570, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 91.6216 was down 8.00% compared to the 2016 peak of 99.5936, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 458,108 LKR
2016 Average 456,445 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 384,408 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 73,700.07 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

91.8491
79.9541
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 86.9981, compared to 90.4336 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.4354 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 86.9981
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 90.4336

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 8.8928 LKR (High: 85.9521 / Low: 77.0593). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2500 LKR (High: 91.0986 / Low: 89.8486).

February Spread (Volatile) ±8.8928
November Spread (Stable) ±1.2500

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.5948 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5948

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 90.2619) against the same month in 2016 (average: 96.0462), the exchange rate shifted by -5.7843 (-6.02%).

2017 Avg (April) 90.2619
2016 Avg (April) 96.0462

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 83.4321 76.8816 80.9453
February 85.9521 77.0593 82.7869
March 89.3154 84.1767 87.3181
April 91.6216 88.3086 90.2619
May 91.1968 89.3821 90.4409
June 91.0385 89.5119 90.2357
July 91.4344 90.1118 90.8578
August 91.1132 89.2160 90.2631
September 91.3875 89.5033 90.2305
October 91.3875 90.0421 90.6013
November 91.0986 89.8486 90.3916
December 91.0505 89.6318 90.2570