YEARLY HIGH
0.1250 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.0994 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1085 ARS

2017 LKR to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LKR to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.1250. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 15, dropping to 0.0994.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0256 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1060 to the December average rate of 0.1157, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1250 was up 14.50% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1091, 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 625 ARS
2016 Average 505 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 497 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 127.80 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1172
0.0993
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to ARS 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 0.1034, compared to 0.1136 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0102 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1034
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1136

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0129 ARS (High: 0.1250 / Low: 0.1120). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 ARS (High: 0.1033 / Low: 0.1008).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0129
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0028 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.1157) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1062), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0095 (+8.98%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.1157
2016 Avg (December) 0.1062

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1078 0.1050 0.1060
February 0.1050 0.1017 0.1031
March 0.1033 0.1008 0.1024
April 0.1020 0.0994 0.1008
May 0.1062 0.1000 0.1031
June 0.1085 0.1039 0.1053
July 0.1162 0.1075 0.1119
August 0.1163 0.1113 0.1140
September 0.1147 0.1106 0.1126
October 0.1153 0.1127 0.1137
November 0.1152 0.1124 0.1139
December 0.1250 0.1120 0.1157