2017 CDF to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1289 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.0929 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1054 LKR

2017 CDF to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CDF to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.1289. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 0.0929.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0360 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1236 to the December average rate of 0.0971, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1289 was down 20.54% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1622, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 645 LKR

2016 Average 758 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 464 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 180.17 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1264

0.0933

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.1133, compared to 0.0976 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0157 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1133

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0976

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0102 LKR (High: 0.1289 / Low: 0.1188). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 LKR (High: 0.0984 / Low: 0.0974).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0102

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0064 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0064

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.1236) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1554), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0318 (-20.46%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.1236

2016 Avg (January) 0.1554

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1289	0.1188	0.1236
February	0.1210	0.1157	0.1187
March	0.1157	0.1124	0.1140
April	0.1127	0.1087	0.1105
May	0.1086	0.1066	0.1078
June	0.1071	0.1025	0.1052
July	0.1031	0.0942	0.0987
August	0.0990	0.0929	0.0960
September	0.0988	0.0974	0.0981
October	0.0984	0.0974	0.0980
November	0.0987	0.0970	0.0977
December	0.0982	0.0957	0.0971