YEARLY HIGH
1.9655 LRD
YEARLY LOW
1.3364 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6058 LRD

2017 INR to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the INR to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 1.9655. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 1.3364.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6291 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3755 to the December average rate of 1.9543, the exchange rate registered a net change of 42.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.9655 was up 38.68% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.4173, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 491,380 LRD
2016 Average 332,492 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 334,105 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 157,275.23 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.0122
1.3177
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR to LRD 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 1.4312, compared to 1.7804 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3492 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4312
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7804

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.4011 LRD (High: 1.8061 / Low: 1.4049). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0221 LRD (High: 1.9655 / Low: 1.9434).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.4011
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0221

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0180 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0180

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 1.9543) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.3560), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5983 (+44.12%).

2017 Avg (December) 1.9543
2016 Avg (December) 1.3560

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3997 1.3364 1.3755
February 1.4254 1.3945 1.4071
March 1.4604 1.4005 1.4266
April 1.4703 1.4441 1.4598
May 1.4762 1.4358 1.4613
June 1.4705 1.4426 1.4572
July 1.4615 1.3961 1.4392
August 1.8061 1.4049 1.7563
September 1.8300 1.7930 1.8146
October 1.8451 1.7941 1.8190
November 1.9458 1.8341 1.8994
December 1.9655 1.9434 1.9543