2017 ILS to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

44.3188 LKR

YEARLY LOW

38.4702 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

42.4155 LKR

2017 ILS to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ILS to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 44.3188. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 38.4702.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.8486 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 39.2986 to the December average rate of 43.7638, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 44.3188 was up 12.84% compared to the 2016 peak of 39.2754, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 221,594 LKR

2016 Average 190,408 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 192,351 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,243.13 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

44.2104

38.8521

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 41.4654, compared to 43.3656 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.9001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 41.4654

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 43.3656

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 1.7484 LKR (High: 41.6044 / Low: 39.8560). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7536 LKR (High: 44.1035 / Low: 43.3499).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.7484

October Spread (Stable) ±0.7536

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.7638 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7638

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 43.7638) against the same month in 2016 (average: 38.9242), the exchange rate shifted by +4.8396 (+12.43%).

2017 Avg (December) 43.7638

2016 Avg (December) 38.9242

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	39.8621	38.4702	39.2986
February	41.6044	39.8560	40.5615
March	42.1143	40.6036	41.4822
April	42.2112	41.2596	41.7069
May	43.1062	42.0562	42.4480
June	43.9751	42.8403	43.2954
July	43.9173	42.6972	43.2215
August	43.1262	42.0322	42.4577
September	43.7658	42.6386	43.3605
October	44.1035	43.3499	43.7354
November	43.9786	43.1591	43.6543
December	44.3188	43.1601	43.7638