YEARLY HIGH
20.1779 COP
YEARLY LOW
18.5598 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.3498 COP

2017 LKR to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LKR to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 6, valuing the pair at 20.1779. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 18.5598.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6181 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.5960 to the December average rate of 19.5129, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 20.1779 was down 14.84% compared to the 2016 peak of 23.6942, 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 100,889 COP
2016 Average 104,433 COP
Yearly Trough Low 92,799 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,090.38 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

19.8702
18.8284
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to COP 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 19.2575, compared to 19.4422 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1847 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.2575
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.4422

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 1.0053 COP (High: 19.9019 / Low: 18.8966). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3729 COP (High: 19.7473 / Low: 19.3744).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.0053
December Spread (Stable) ±0.3729

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 0.5417 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5417

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 19.7834) against the same month in 2016 (average: 20.3288), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5454 (-2.68%).

2017 Avg (July) 19.7834
2016 Avg (July) 20.3288

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.0475 19.2606 19.5960
February 19.4622 18.8835 19.0543
March 19.8335 18.8701 19.4003
April 19.3148 18.5598 18.9152
May 19.6671 18.9521 19.2001
June 19.9019 18.8966 19.3791
July 20.1779 19.4609 19.7834
August 19.6954 19.2088 19.4316
September 19.4502 18.8730 19.0543
October 19.8135 18.9537 19.2558
November 19.9659 19.3518 19.6152
December 19.7473 19.3744 19.5129