YEARLY HIGH
162.3906 LKR
YEARLY LOW
146.1631 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
154.9337 LKR

2017 CHF to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CHF to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 23, valuing the pair at 162.3906. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 146.1631.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.2275 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 148.7837 to the December average rate of 155.3003, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 162.3906 was up 5.50% compared to the 2016 peak of 153.9224, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 811,953 LKR
2016 Average 741,950 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 730,816 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 81,137.48 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

160.8329
147.6883
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF 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 152.5520, compared to 157.3154 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.7634 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 152.5520
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 157.3154

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 6.1488 LKR (High: 157.3792 / Low: 151.2303). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.3135 LKR (High: 159.9957 / Low: 157.6822).

May Spread (Volatile) ±6.1488
August Spread (Stable) ±2.3135

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 2.8005 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.8005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 159.7375) against the same month in 2016 (average: 148.6768), the exchange rate shifted by +11.0607 (+7.44%).

2017 Avg (July) 159.7375
2016 Avg (July) 148.6768

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 151.5480 146.1631 148.7837
February 151.8259 149.2480 150.7496
March 154.0493 148.8784 151.2443
April 153.7191 150.5048 152.0145
May 157.3792 151.2303 154.6362
June 160.6413 156.7108 157.8838
July 162.3906 157.2680 159.7375
August 159.9957 157.6822 158.4274
September 162.3631 157.0144 159.1619
October 158.9625 153.8627 156.3614
November 157.0009 153.4363 154.9042
December 157.4305 153.8241 155.3003