YEARLY HIGH
184.4958 LKR
YEARLY LOW
156.2598 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
172.3080 LKR

2017 EUR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the EUR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 184.4958. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 156.2598.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.2361 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 159.4407 to the December average rate of 181.3983, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 184.4958 was up 9.40% compared to the 2016 peak of 168.6451, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 922,479 LKR
2016 Average 808,762 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 781,299 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 141,180.27 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

184.6827
157.1460
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 164.2549, compared to 180.3611 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 16.1062 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 164.2549
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 180.3611

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 6.0797 LKR (High: 180.1375 / Low: 174.0578). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.9160 LKR (High: 161.9639 / Low: 159.0479).

July Spread (Volatile) ±6.0797
February Spread (Stable) ±2.9160

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.9343 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9343

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 182.3879) against the same month in 2016 (average: 163.4071), the exchange rate shifted by +18.9808 (+11.62%).

2017 Avg (September) 182.3879
2016 Avg (September) 163.4071

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 161.9135 156.2598 159.4407
February 161.9639 159.0479 160.6995
March 164.9370 159.1353 162.1073
April 166.6883 160.7906 163.0455
May 171.5398 165.8448 168.5762
June 175.5986 170.3643 171.6601
July 180.1375 174.0578 176.9053
August 182.8674 179.2032 180.6813
September 184.4958 179.8419 182.3879
October 182.1813 178.4796 180.4536
November 183.3884 177.7173 180.3402
December 184.0242 179.6727 181.3983