2017 KES to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4983 LKR

YEARLY LOW

1.4269 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4745 LKR

2017 KES to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KES to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 13, valuing the pair at 1.4983. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 1.4269.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0714 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4455 to the December average rate of 1.4858, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.4983 was up 1.85% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.4710, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,491 LKR

2016 Average 7,199 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 7,134 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 357.06 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.4898

1.4415

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES 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 1.4672, compared to 1.4818 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0146 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4672

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4818

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0405 LKR (High: 1.4674 / Low: 1.4269). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0120 LKR (High: 1.4904 / Low: 1.4784).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0405

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0120

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 1.4842) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.4397), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0445 (+3.09%).

2017 Avg (September) 1.4842

2016 Avg (September) 1.4397

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4674	1.4269	1.4455
February	1.4785	1.4406	1.4575
March	1.4850	1.4631	1.4742
April	1.4807	1.4626	1.4721
May	1.4868	1.4692	1.4765
June	1.4841	1.4673	1.4773
July	1.4863	1.4620	1.4769
August	1.4885	1.4662	1.4766
September	1.4983	1.4726	1.4842
October	1.4904	1.4784	1.4845
November	1.4922	1.4717	1.4826
December	1.4924	1.4734	1.4858