YEARLY HIGH
0.2497 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.2214 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2352 LKR

2017 CLP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CLP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.2497. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 0.2214.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0282 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2272 to the December average rate of 0.2413, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2497 was up 9.04% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2290, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 CLP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 249,690 LKR
2016 Average 216,239 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 221,448 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,242.18 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2464
0.2251
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CLP 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 0.2300, compared to 0.2404 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0104 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2300
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2404

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0167 LKR (High: 0.2497 / Low: 0.2330). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0048 LKR (High: 0.2373 / Low: 0.2325).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0167
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0048

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0058 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0058

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.2413) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2236), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0177 (+7.92%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.2413
2016 Avg (December) 0.2236

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2323 0.2214 0.2272
February 0.2373 0.2325 0.2348
March 0.2323 0.2259 0.2291
April 0.2356 0.2288 0.2320
May 0.2295 0.2246 0.2269
June 0.2317 0.2268 0.2299
July 0.2378 0.2291 0.2330
August 0.2441 0.2353 0.2375
September 0.2474 0.2397 0.2446
October 0.2482 0.2399 0.2435
November 0.2453 0.2362 0.2423
December 0.2497 0.2330 0.2413