2017 LKR to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4574 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.4363 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4456 AFN

2017 LKR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LKR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 0.4574. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 0.4363.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0212 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4451 to the December average rate of 0.4520, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4574 was down 5.22% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4826, 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 2,287 AFN

2016 Average 2,319 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 2,181 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 105.75 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4531

0.4389

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to AFN 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 0.4437, compared to 0.4474 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4437

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4474

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0100 AFN (High: 0.4463 / Low: 0.4363). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 AFN (High: 0.4464 / Low: 0.4430).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0100

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0031 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.4520) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4455), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0065 (+1.45%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.4520

2016 Avg (December) 0.4455

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4469	0.4424	0.4451
February	0.4463	0.4363	0.4424
March	0.4451	0.4363	0.4401
April	0.4470	0.4382	0.4432
May	0.4485	0.4433	0.4461
June	0.4491	0.4422	0.4455
July	0.4475	0.4430	0.4451
August	0.4523	0.4454	0.4478
September	0.4503	0.4448	0.4479
October	0.4464	0.4430	0.4448
November	0.4504	0.4443	0.4471
December	0.4574	0.4479	0.4520