2017 KMF to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3967 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.3181 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3500 LKR

2017 KMF to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KMF to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 0.3967. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.3181.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0786 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3241 to the December average rate of 0.3683, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3967 was up 16.06% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3418, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,984 LKR

2016 Average 1,648 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 1,591 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 392.92 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3749

0.3194

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 0.3335, compared to 0.3665 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0330 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3335

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3665

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0332 LKR (High: 0.3967 / Low: 0.3635). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0066 LKR (High: 0.3290 / Low: 0.3223).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0332

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0066

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0035 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.3689) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3281), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0407 (+12.42%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.3689

2016 Avg (August) 0.3281

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3292	0.3181	0.3241
February	0.3290	0.3223	0.3265
March	0.3350	0.3217	0.3291
April	0.3385	0.3265	0.3308
May	0.3481	0.3363	0.3423
June	0.3567	0.3460	0.3485
July	0.3657	0.3533	0.3590
August	0.3967	0.3635	0.3689
September	0.3748	0.3652	0.3703
October	0.3703	0.3622	0.3668
November	0.3732	0.3608	0.3659
December	0.3733	0.3632	0.3683