YEARLY HIGH
0.0130 AZN
YEARLY LOW
0.0109 AZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0113 AZN

2017 LKR to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LKR to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 0.0130. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 15, dropping to 0.0109.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0021 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0124 to the December average rate of 0.0111, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0130 was up 8.05% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0120, 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 65 AZN
2016 Average 55 AZN
Yearly Trough Low 55 AZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10.46 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0125
0.0109
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to AZN 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 0.0115, compared to 0.0111 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0115
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0111

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0013 AZN (High: 0.0130 / Low: 0.0116). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 AZN (High: 0.0111 / Low: 0.0110).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0124) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0110), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0014 (+12.42%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0124
2016 Avg (January) 0.0110

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0130 0.0120 0.0124
February 0.0130 0.0116 0.0121
March 0.0119 0.0112 0.0115
April 0.0113 0.0109 0.0111
May 0.0112 0.0110 0.0111
June 0.0112 0.0110 0.0111
July 0.0111 0.0109 0.0110
August 0.0112 0.0110 0.0111
September 0.0112 0.0109 0.0111
October 0.0111 0.0109 0.0110
November 0.0111 0.0110 0.0111
December 0.0112 0.0110 0.0111