YEARLY HIGH
0.4926 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.4436 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4678 LKR

2017 KZT to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KZT to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 28, valuing the pair at 0.4926. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 5, dropping to 0.4436.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0490 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4530 to the December average rate of 0.4588, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4926 was up 9.11% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4515, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,463 LKR
2016 Average 2,140 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 2,218 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 245.11 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4897
0.4468
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KZT 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 0.4760, compared to 0.4596 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0164 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4760
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4596

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0276 LKR (High: 0.4885 / Low: 0.4609). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0056 LKR (High: 0.4892 / Low: 0.4837).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0276
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0056

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0128 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0128

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.4856) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4408), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0449 (+10.18%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.4856
2016 Avg (May) 0.4408

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4653 0.4450 0.4530
February 0.4885 0.4609 0.4720
March 0.4843 0.4754 0.4795
April 0.4892 0.4837 0.4861
May 0.4926 0.4776 0.4856
June 0.4905 0.4677 0.4798
July 0.4769 0.4662 0.4718
August 0.4624 0.4517 0.4590
September 0.4551 0.4465 0.4504
October 0.4614 0.4436 0.4556
November 0.4659 0.4581 0.4622
December 0.4637 0.4557 0.4588