2017 HNL to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6.6139 LKR

YEARLY LOW

6.3327 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.4962 LKR

2017 HNL to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HNL to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 26, valuing the pair at 6.6139. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 6.3327.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2812 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.4232 to the December average rate of 6.4806, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 6.6139 was up 0.37% compared to the 2016 peak of 6.5893, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 33,070 LKR

2016 Average 32,102 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 31,664 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,405.99 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

6.5672

6.3995

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HNL 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 6.4669, compared to 6.5254 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0586 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.4669

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.5254

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.2368 LKR (High: 6.5695 / Low: 6.3327). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0581 LKR (High: 6.5277 / Low: 6.4697).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2368

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0581

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0313 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0313

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 6.5532) against the same month in 2016 (average: 6.4039), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1493 (+2.33%).

2017 Avg (July) 6.5532

2016 Avg (July) 6.4039

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.5695	6.3327	6.4232
February	6.4836	6.3647	6.4135
March	6.5205	6.4070	6.4512
April	6.5255	6.4467	6.4908
May	6.5277	6.4697	6.4978
June	6.5737	6.4845	6.5247
July	6.6139	6.5122	6.5532
August	6.5663	6.5067	6.5483
September	6.5549	6.4739	6.5323
October	6.5680	6.5000	6.5348
November	6.5573	6.4826	6.5035
December	6.5150	6.4458	6.4806