YEARLY HIGH
0.0454 INR
YEARLY LOW
0.0419 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0432 INR

2017 LBP to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LBP to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0454. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 8, dropping to 0.0419.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0035 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0452 to the December average rate of 0.0424, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0454 was down 0.45% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0456, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 227 INR
2016 Average 223 INR
Yearly Trough Low 209 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17.68 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0454
0.0421
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP to INR 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 0.0436, compared to 0.0427 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0436
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0427

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0019 INR (High: 0.0447 / Low: 0.0428). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 INR (High: 0.0454 / Low: 0.0449).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0019
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0452) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0445), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+1.37%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0452
2016 Avg (January) 0.0445

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0454 0.0449 0.0452
February 0.0448 0.0437 0.0444
March 0.0447 0.0428 0.0438
April 0.0433 0.0424 0.0428
May 0.0431 0.0424 0.0427
June 0.0431 0.0425 0.0428
July 0.0433 0.0426 0.0428
August 0.0428 0.0419 0.0425
September 0.0435 0.0422 0.0427
October 0.0436 0.0425 0.0431
November 0.0435 0.0423 0.0429
December 0.0428 0.0420 0.0424