2017 HKD to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

19.8205 LKR

YEARLY LOW

19.1000 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

19.5649 LKR

2017 HKD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HKD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 19.8205. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 19.1000.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7204 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.3328 to the December average rate of 19.6069, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 19.8205 was up 2.25% compared to the 2016 peak of 19.3840, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 495,511 LKR

2016 Average 470,721 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 477,501 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,010.53 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

19.7075

19.2987

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 19.5089, compared to 19.6209 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1121 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.5089

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.6209

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.4370 LKR (High: 19.7284 / Low: 19.2913). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1419 LKR (High: 19.7376 / Low: 19.5957).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.4370

October Spread (Stable) ±0.1419

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0939 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0939

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 19.6726) against the same month in 2016 (average: 19.1151), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5574 (+2.92%).

2017 Avg (November) 19.6726

2016 Avg (November) 19.1151

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	19.4822	19.1000	19.3328
February	19.7284	19.2913	19.4610
March	19.6829	19.3274	19.5158
April	19.6522	19.4541	19.5726
May	19.6711	19.4818	19.5702
June	19.6855	19.4968	19.6008
July	19.7394	19.4614	19.6382
August	19.7012	19.3924	19.5444
September	19.7461	19.4431	19.5901
October	19.7376	19.5957	19.6734
November	19.8205	19.5568	19.6726
December	19.6987	19.4823	19.6069