2017 KPW to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1719 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.1646 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1694 LKR

2017 KPW to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KPW to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 0.1719. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.1646.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0073 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1666 to the December average rate of 0.1702, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1719 was up 2.92% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1670, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 860 LKR

2016 Average 812 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 823 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 36.71 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1710

0.1662

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 0.1685, compared to 0.1703 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1685

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1703

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0038 LKR (High: 0.1701 / Low: 0.1663). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 LKR (High: 0.1711 / Low: 0.1700).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0038

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.1706) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1647), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0059 (+3.56%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.1706

2016 Avg (November) 0.1647

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1679	0.1646	0.1666
February	0.1701	0.1663	0.1678
March	0.1699	0.1667	0.1684
April	0.1698	0.1680	0.1691
May	0.1703	0.1687	0.1693
June	0.1706	0.1688	0.1698
July	0.1713	0.1689	0.1704
August	0.1713	0.1685	0.1698
September	0.1714	0.1690	0.1701
October	0.1711	0.1700	0.1706
November	0.1719	0.1696	0.1706
December	0.1709	0.1690	0.1702