YEARLY HIGH
135.2136 BYR
YEARLY LOW
0.0065 BYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
39.9097 BYR

2017 LKR to BYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LKR to BYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 135.2136. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 0.0065.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 135.2072 BYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 103.3353 to the December average rate of 0.0065, the exchange rate registered a net change of -99.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 135.2136 was down 11.60% compared to the 2016 peak of 152.9629, 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 676,068 BYR
2016 Average 688,656 BYR
Yearly Trough Low 32 BYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 676,035.75 BYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

145.3602
-13.2075
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to BYR 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 79.8129, compared to 0.0065 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 79.8064 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 79.8129
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0065

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 135.2070 BYR (High: 135.2136 / Low: 0.0066). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BYR (High: 0.0065 / Low: 0.0065).

January Spread (Volatile) ±135.2070
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 76.4586 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -76.4586

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 103.3353) against the same month in 2016 (average: 137.8353), the exchange rate shifted by -34.5000 (-25.03%).

2017 Avg (January) 103.3353
2016 Avg (January) 137.8353

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 135.2136 0.0066 103.3353
February 133.1562 0.0066 56.6069
March 133.4683 130.9310 132.1463
April 132.4184 131.0218 131.6205
May 131.9128 0.0065 55.1619
June 0.0066 0.0065 0.0065
July 0.0066 0.0065 0.0065
August 0.0066 0.0065 0.0065
September 0.0066 0.0065 0.0065
October 0.0065 0.0065 0.0065
November 0.0066 0.0065 0.0065
December 0.0066 0.0065 0.0065