2017 FKP to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

207.8563 LKR

YEARLY LOW

180.4348 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

196.5006 LKR

2017 FKP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the FKP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 15, valuing the pair at 207.8563. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 180.4348.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 27.4215 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 185.1674 to the December average rate of 205.3441, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 207.8563 was down 5.30% compared to the 2016 peak of 219.4887, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,039,281 LKR

2016 Average 989,869 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 902,174 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 137,107.47 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

207.3618

183.1498

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 190.9189, compared to 202.0823 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 11.1633 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 190.9189

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 202.0823

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 10.6450 LKR (High: 207.8563 / Low: 197.2112). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6127 LKR (High: 198.2389 / Low: 195.6261).

September Spread (Volatile) ±10.6450

May Spread (Stable) ±2.6127

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.4491 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4491

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 203.8711) against the same month in 2016 (average: 191.6308), the exchange rate shifted by +12.2403 (+6.39%).

2017 Avg (September) 203.8711

2016 Avg (September) 191.6308

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	190.3742	180.4348	185.1674
February	190.7990	186.8360	188.4310
March	191.0458	183.1054	187.0491
April	197.9587	187.9882	192.3416
May	198.2389	195.6261	196.9109
June	199.6792	193.6569	195.6136
July	201.3979	196.3906	199.5019
August	202.8164	195.2300	198.0527
September	207.8563	197.2112	203.8711
October	206.3191	199.8719	202.6940
November	206.8174	200.3063	203.0298
December	207.2056	203.8977	205.3441