2017 CRC to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2750 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.2583 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2695 LKR

2017 CRC to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CRC to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 0.2750. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 27, dropping to 0.2583.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0167 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2721 to the December average rate of 0.2707, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2750 was down 1.23% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2785, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,375 LKR

2016 Average 1,345 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 1,292 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 83.51 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2735

0.2646

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 0.2708, compared to 0.2681 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2708

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2681

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0148 LKR (High: 0.2732 / Low: 0.2583). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 LKR (High: 0.2736 / Low: 0.2715).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0148

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0048 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0048

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.2717) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2722), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0005 (-0.17%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.2717

2016 Avg (March) 0.2722

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2733	0.2699	0.2721
February	0.2736	0.2684	0.2714
March	0.2750	0.2688	0.2717
April	0.2736	0.2715	0.2728
May	0.2732	0.2583	0.2680
June	0.2708	0.2676	0.2691
July	0.2713	0.2669	0.2684
August	0.2677	0.2627	0.2653
September	0.2691	0.2635	0.2654
October	0.2704	0.2664	0.2687
November	0.2720	0.2679	0.2703
December	0.2715	0.2690	0.2707