YEARLY HIGH
1.5696 LKR
YEARLY LOW
1.2763 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4319 LKR

2017 ISK to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ISK to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 3, valuing the pair at 1.5696. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 1.2763.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2932 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3126 to the December average rate of 1.4618, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.5696 was up 16.34% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.3491, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,848 LKR
2016 Average 6,069 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 6,382 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,466.21 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.5360
1.2923
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK 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 1.4059, compared to 1.4579 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0520 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4059
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4579

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.1146 LKR (High: 1.4207 / Low: 1.3061). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0266 LKR (High: 1.4661 / Low: 1.4395).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1146
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0266

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0446 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0446

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2017: 1.5157) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.1860), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3297 (+27.79%).

2017 Avg (June) 1.5157
2016 Avg (June) 1.1860

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3413 1.2763 1.3126
February 1.4207 1.3061 1.3556
March 1.4194 1.3428 1.3880
April 1.4399 1.3336 1.3796
May 1.5395 1.4342 1.4837
June 1.5696 1.4558 1.5157
July 1.5046 1.4155 1.4710
August 1.4733 1.3990 1.4442
September 1.4628 1.4150 1.4394
October 1.4661 1.4395 1.4558
November 1.4956 1.4468 1.4748
December 1.4880 1.4414 1.4618