YEARLY HIGH
0.0248 AED
YEARLY LOW
0.0237 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0241 AED

2017 LKR to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LKR to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0248. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 0.0237.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0245 to the December average rate of 0.0240, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0248 was down 3.26% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0256, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 124 AED
2016 Average 126 AED
Yearly Trough Low 119 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.31 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0246
0.0239
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to AED 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 0.0242, compared to 0.0240 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0242
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0240

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0006 AED (High: 0.0245 / Low: 0.0240). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 AED (High: 0.0240 / Low: 0.0238).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0245) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0255), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0010 (-3.94%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0245
2016 Avg (January) 0.0255

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0248 0.0243 0.0245
February 0.0245 0.0240 0.0243
March 0.0245 0.0240 0.0242
April 0.0243 0.0240 0.0241
May 0.0242 0.0240 0.0241
June 0.0242 0.0239 0.0240
July 0.0242 0.0238 0.0240
August 0.0242 0.0238 0.0240
September 0.0241 0.0238 0.0240
October 0.0240 0.0238 0.0239
November 0.0241 0.0237 0.0239
December 0.0242 0.0239 0.0240