YEARLY HIGH
0.0068 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.0062 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0065 CHF

2017 LKR to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LKR to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0068. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 23, dropping to 0.0062.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0007 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0067 to the December average rate of 0.0064, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0068 was down 3.54% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0071, 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 34 CHF
2016 Average 34 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 31 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.42 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0068
0.0062
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to CHF 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 0.0066, compared to 0.0064 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0066
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0064

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0003 CHF (High: 0.0066 / Low: 0.0064). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 CHF (High: 0.0063 / Low: 0.0063).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0067) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0070), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-3.82%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0067
2016 Avg (January) 0.0070

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0068 0.0066 0.0067
February 0.0067 0.0066 0.0066
March 0.0067 0.0065 0.0066
April 0.0066 0.0065 0.0066
May 0.0066 0.0064 0.0065
June 0.0064 0.0062 0.0063
July 0.0064 0.0062 0.0063
August 0.0063 0.0063 0.0063
September 0.0064 0.0062 0.0063
October 0.0065 0.0063 0.0064
November 0.0065 0.0064 0.0065
December 0.0065 0.0064 0.0064