YEARLY HIGH
218.2380 LKR
YEARLY LOW
209.0448 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
214.9773 LKR

2017 JOD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the JOD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 218.2380. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 209.0448.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.1932 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 211.6468 to the December average rate of 215.9758, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 218.2380 was up 2.80% compared to the 2016 peak of 212.2862, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,091,190 LKR
2016 Average 1,031,406 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 1,045,224 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 45,965.91 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

217.0556
211.1551
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JOD 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 213.8250, compared to 216.1296 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.3045 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 213.8250
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 216.1296

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 4.8653 LKR (High: 216.0554 / Low: 211.1901). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7270 LKR (High: 217.3452 / Low: 215.6182).

February Spread (Volatile) ±4.8653
October Spread (Stable) ±1.7270

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.5881 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5881

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 216.5639) against the same month in 2016 (average: 209.2914), the exchange rate shifted by +7.2724 (+3.47%).

2017 Avg (November) 216.5639
2016 Avg (November) 209.2914

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 213.1720 209.0448 211.6468
February 216.0554 211.1901 213.1185
March 215.4554 211.6206 213.7336
April 215.6038 213.1557 214.4726
May 215.7726 213.5495 214.7061
June 216.2470 214.0346 215.2726
July 217.5357 214.1100 216.0818
August 217.5618 213.9168 215.6431
September 217.5662 214.5316 215.9634
October 217.3452 215.6182 216.5494
November 218.2380 215.2436 216.5639
December 216.9670 214.4673 215.9758