2017 ETB to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6.7301 LKR

YEARLY LOW

5.5613 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.3936 LKR

2017 ETB to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ETB to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 22, valuing the pair at 6.7301. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 5.5613.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1688 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.6460 to the December average rate of 5.5992, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 6.7301 was down 2.72% compared to the 2016 peak of 6.9183, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 33,651 LKR

2016 Average 33,469 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 27,807 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,843.96 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

6.7738

5.4924

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 6.6458, compared to 6.1414 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5044 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.6458

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.1414

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.9084 LKR (High: 6.5229 / Low: 5.6145). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0700 LKR (High: 6.5440 / Low: 6.4740).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.9084

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0700

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.5499 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5499

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 6.6613) against the same month in 2016 (average: 6.7616), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1004 (-1.48%).

2017 Avg (February) 6.6613

2016 Avg (February) 6.7616

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.6883	6.6030	6.6460
February	6.7301	6.6004	6.6613
March	6.7104	6.5681	6.6670
April	6.7020	6.6015	6.6568
May	6.6612	6.5521	6.6255
June	6.6736	6.5701	6.6182
July	6.6355	6.5539	6.6012
August	6.5953	6.4856	6.5516
September	6.5440	6.4740	6.5119
October	6.5229	5.6145	5.9619
November	5.6629	5.5839	5.6229
December	5.6430	5.5613	5.5992