YEARLY HIGH
4.5157 CLP
YEARLY LOW
4.0050 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.2554 CLP

2017 LKR to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LKR to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 4.5157. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 4.0050.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5108 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.4015 to the December average rate of 4.1464, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4.5157 was down 11.36% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.0943, 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 22,579 CLP
2016 Average 23,151 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 20,025 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,553.86 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4.4392
4.0569
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to CLP 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 4.3492, compared to 4.1617 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1875 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.3492
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.1617

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.2875 CLP (High: 4.2925 / Low: 4.0050). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0863 CLP (High: 4.3012 / Low: 4.2149).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.2875
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0863

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1429 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1429

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 4.4015) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.0062), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6047 (-12.08%).

2017 Avg (January) 4.4015
2016 Avg (January) 5.0062

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.5157 4.3046 4.4015
February 4.3012 4.2149 4.2586
March 4.4271 4.3055 4.3656
April 4.3705 4.2445 4.3114
May 4.4517 4.3575 4.4074
June 4.4089 4.3158 4.3506
July 4.3646 4.2050 4.2918
August 4.2497 4.0964 4.2102
September 4.1716 4.0428 4.0888
October 4.1677 4.0295 4.1063
November 4.2343 4.0758 4.1266
December 4.2925 4.0050 4.1464