2017 KGS to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.7400 LKR

YEARLY LOW

2.1418 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.2179 LKR

2017 KGS to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KGS to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 2.7400. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 2.1418.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5982 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1623 to the December average rate of 2.2003, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.7400 was up 24.91% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.1936, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,700 LKR

2016 Average 10,467 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 10,709 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,990.80 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.2618

2.1533

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 2.2087, compared to 2.2271 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0184 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2087

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2271

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.5396 LKR (High: 2.7400 / Low: 2.2004). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0183 LKR (High: 2.2510 / Low: 2.2327).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.5396

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0183

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0239 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0239

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 2.2528) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.1221), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1307 (+6.16%).

2017 Avg (August) 2.2528

2016 Avg (August) 2.1221

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1770	2.1418	2.1623
February	2.2156	2.1555	2.1808
March	2.2302	2.1683	2.1933
April	2.2706	2.2099	2.2367
May	2.2634	2.2365	2.2478
June	2.2487	2.2094	2.2313
July	2.2446	2.1943	2.2172
August	2.7400	2.2004	2.2528
September	2.2484	2.2204	2.2334
October	2.2510	2.2327	2.2415
November	2.2405	2.1922	2.2176
December	2.2174	2.1805	2.2003