2017 JPY to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4215 LKR

YEARLY LOW

1.2733 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3599 LKR

2017 JPY to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the JPY to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 1.4215. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 1.2733.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1482 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3039 to the December average rate of 1.3564, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.4215 was down 2.51% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.4582, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 710,753 LKR

2016 Average 673,730 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 636,655 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 74,098.62 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.4014

1.2950

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 1.3501, compared to 1.3697 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0196 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3501

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3697

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.0667 LKR (High: 1.4215 / Low: 1.3548). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0221 LKR (High: 1.4028 / Low: 1.3807).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0667

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0221

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0231 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0231

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 1.3827) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.4291), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0464 (-3.24%).

2017 Avg (September) 1.3827

2016 Avg (September) 1.4291

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3291	1.2733	1.3039
February	1.3648	1.3143	1.3367
March	1.3734	1.3114	1.3416
April	1.4082	1.3657	1.3816
May	1.3788	1.3347	1.3585
June	1.3978	1.3562	1.3784
July	1.3864	1.3427	1.3660
August	1.4028	1.3807	1.3925
September	1.4215	1.3548	1.3827
October	1.3756	1.3456	1.3598
November	1.3861	1.3456	1.3611
December	1.3703	1.3449	1.3564