YEARLY HIGH
3.2667 AMD
YEARLY LOW
3.0974 AMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1650 AMD

2017 LKR to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LKR to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 3.2667. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 13, dropping to 3.0974.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1693 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.2366 to the December average rate of 3.1561, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.2667 was down 5.20% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.4458, 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 16,333 AMD
2016 Average 16,438 AMD
Yearly Trough Low 15,487 AMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 846.51 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.2483
3.1082
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to AMD 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 3.1938, compared to 3.1362 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0576 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.1938
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1362

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0574 AMD (High: 3.2308 / Low: 3.1734). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0238 AMD (High: 3.1371 / Low: 3.1133).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0574
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0238

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0281 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0281

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 3.2366) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.3703), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1337 (-3.97%).

2017 Avg (January) 3.2366
2016 Avg (January) 3.3703

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.2667 3.2123 3.2366
February 3.2362 3.1876 3.2217
March 3.2308 3.1734 3.1965
April 3.2071 3.1792 3.1883
May 3.1911 3.1419 3.1715
June 3.1706 3.1200 3.1479
July 3.1371 3.1133 3.1198
August 3.1571 3.1165 3.1278
September 3.1406 3.0974 3.1262
October 3.1437 3.1180 3.1299
November 3.1807 3.1325 3.1571
December 3.1860 3.1466 3.1561