2017 GTQ to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

21.1466 LKR

YEARLY LOW

19.8224 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

20.7403 LKR

2017 GTQ to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GTQ to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 13, valuing the pair at 21.1466. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 19.8224.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3242 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.9480 to the December average rate of 20.8350, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 21.1466 was up 5.68% compared to the 2016 peak of 20.0109, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 105,733 LKR

2016 Average 96,122 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 99,112 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,621.18 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

21.1386

19.8397

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 20.5414, compared to 20.9392 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3978 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.5414

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.9392

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.6744 LKR (High: 20.7339 / Low: 20.0595). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1131 LKR (High: 20.9313 / Low: 20.8182).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.6744

October Spread (Stable) ±0.1131

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0893 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0893

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 20.9530) against the same month in 2016 (average: 19.3573), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5957 (+8.24%).

2017 Avg (September) 20.9530

2016 Avg (September) 19.3573

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	20.1353	19.8224	19.9480
February	20.7339	20.0595	20.3694
March	20.7401	20.3616	20.6045
April	20.7685	20.6273	20.7162
May	20.8703	20.7016	20.7836
June	20.9820	20.7087	20.8265
July	21.0929	20.8475	21.0032
August	21.1131	20.8513	21.0303
September	21.1466	20.8394	20.9530
October	20.9313	20.8182	20.8893
November	21.0719	20.7932	20.9243
December	20.9204	20.6884	20.8350