YEARLY HIGH
76.9444 LKR
YEARLY LOW
70.1867 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
74.0538 LKR

2017 FJD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the FJD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 27, valuing the pair at 76.9444. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 70.1867.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.7577 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 72.0171 to the December average rate of 74.1830, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 76.9444 was up 5.76% compared to the 2016 peak of 72.7522, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 384,722 LKR
2016 Average 350,450 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 350,933 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,788.50 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

76.2700
71.6304
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 73.0412, compared to 75.0665 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.0253 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 73.0412
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 75.0665

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 2.9781 LKR (High: 73.1648 / Low: 70.1867). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2483 LKR (High: 73.6193 / Low: 72.3710).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.9781
April Spread (Stable) ±1.2483

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.9053 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9053

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 75.5058) against the same month in 2016 (average: 70.7103), the exchange rate shifted by +4.7955 (+6.78%).

2017 Avg (July) 75.5058
2016 Avg (July) 70.7103

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 73.1648 70.1867 72.0171
February 74.8670 72.3284 73.3739
March 74.0518 71.6733 72.9647
April 73.6193 72.3710 73.0082
May 73.8179 71.7724 72.7441
June 75.1678 73.0820 74.1392
July 76.9444 74.0554 75.5058
August 76.8957 74.4673 75.7620
September 76.4977 74.9536 75.8834
October 75.8748 73.8746 74.9851
November 74.9278 73.2784 74.0798
December 75.2287 73.3803 74.1830