YEARLY HIGH
0.0221 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.0201 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0209 BRL

2017 LKR to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LKR to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 18, valuing the pair at 0.0221. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 0.0201.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0020 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0213 to the December average rate of 0.0215, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0221 was down 23.06% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0287, 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 111 BRL
2016 Average 119 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 101 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.83 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0217
0.0203
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to BRL 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 0.0210, compared to 0.0209 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0210
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0209

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0017 BRL (High: 0.0221 / Low: 0.0204). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 BRL (High: 0.0209 / Low: 0.0204).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.0210) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0242), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0031 (-12.92%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.0210
2016 Avg (May) 0.0242

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0219 0.0209 0.0213
February 0.0208 0.0201 0.0206
March 0.0211 0.0202 0.0206
April 0.0209 0.0204 0.0206
May 0.0221 0.0204 0.0210
June 0.0219 0.0212 0.0216
July 0.0216 0.0204 0.0209
August 0.0210 0.0203 0.0206
September 0.0209 0.0201 0.0205
October 0.0214 0.0204 0.0208
November 0.0217 0.0208 0.0213
December 0.0219 0.0211 0.0215