YEARLY HIGH
9.7008 LKR
YEARLY LOW
7.8755 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.5601 LKR

2017 EGP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the EGP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 9.7008. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 7.8755.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8253 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.0530 to the December average rate of 8.5995, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 9.7008 was down 47.79% compared to the 2016 peak of 18.5785, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 48,504 LKR
2016 Average 78,077 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 39,377 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,126.36 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

9.0234
7.9648
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 8.4800, compared to 8.6401 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1600 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.4800
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.6401

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 1.7184 LKR (High: 9.7008 / Low: 7.9824). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0851 LKR (High: 8.7364 / Low: 8.6513).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.7184
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0851

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.3289 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3289

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 8.9352) against the same month in 2016 (average: 18.4038), the exchange rate shifted by -9.4686 (-51.45%).

2017 Avg (February) 8.9352
2016 Avg (February) 18.4038

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.3744 7.8755 8.0530
February 9.7008 7.9824 8.9352
March 9.3691 8.3182 8.6063
April 8.5030 8.3295 8.4196
May 8.4908 8.3765 8.4248
June 8.5059 8.3873 8.4413
July 8.6117 8.4526 8.5595
August 8.7050 8.5647 8.6123
September 8.7476 8.6248 8.6753
October 8.7364 8.6513 8.7018
November 8.7627 8.6328 8.6920
December 8.6935 8.5046 8.5995