2017 GYD to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7461 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.7193 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7351 LKR

2017 GYD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GYD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 0.7461. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.7193.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0268 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7230 to the December average rate of 0.7404, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.7461 was up 2.32% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.7292, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,731 LKR

2016 Average 3,549 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 3,597 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 133.88 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.7422

0.7212

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD 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 0.7311, compared to 0.7392 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0080 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7311

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7392

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0151 LKR (High: 0.7443 / Low: 0.7292). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0073 LKR (High: 0.7441 / Low: 0.7368).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0151

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0073

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 0.7401) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.7100), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0301 (+4.24%).

2017 Avg (July) 0.7401

2016 Avg (July) 0.7100

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7286	0.7193	0.7230
February	0.7362	0.7239	0.7286
March	0.7367	0.7250	0.7302
April	0.7383	0.7282	0.7328
May	0.7430	0.7306	0.7361
June	0.7439	0.7316	0.7362
July	0.7461	0.7353	0.7401
August	0.7443	0.7292	0.7375
September	0.7426	0.7324	0.7365
October	0.7441	0.7368	0.7402
November	0.7459	0.7337	0.7403
December	0.7441	0.7343	0.7404