2017 DJF to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8646 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.8327 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8527 LKR

2017 DJF to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the DJF to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 0.8646. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.8327.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0318 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8391 to the December average rate of 0.8569, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.8646 was up 2.71% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.8417, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,323 LKR

2016 Average 4,113 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 4,164 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 159.09 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.8606

0.8372

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 0.8480, compared to 0.8575 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0094 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8480

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8575

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0183 LKR (High: 0.8555 / Low: 0.8372). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0068 LKR (High: 0.8614 / Low: 0.8547).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0183

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0068

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.8585) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.8329), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0256 (+3.07%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.8585

2016 Avg (November) 0.8329

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8457	0.8327	0.8391
February	0.8555	0.8372	0.8441
March	0.8556	0.8388	0.8471
April	0.8553	0.8462	0.8509
May	0.8574	0.8483	0.8521
June	0.8588	0.8496	0.8549
July	0.8625	0.8493	0.8580
August	0.8626	0.8474	0.8563
September	0.8629	0.8508	0.8564
October	0.8614	0.8547	0.8586
November	0.8646	0.8537	0.8585
December	0.8603	0.8496	0.8569