2017 LKR to CRC Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 LKR to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the LKR to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 26, valuing the pair at 3.8708. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 3.6358.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2351 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6757 to the December average rate of 3.6948, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.8708 was up 1.94% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.7973, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LKR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
LKR to CRC Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.6926, compared to 3.7300 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0374 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.2098 CRC (High: 3.8708 / Low: 3.6610). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0284 CRC (High: 3.6837 / Low: 3.6553).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0463 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 3.7327) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.6621), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0705 (+1.93%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.7053 | 3.6596 | 3.6757 |
| February | 3.7254 | 3.6550 | 3.6844 |
| March | 3.7202 | 3.6358 | 3.6804 |
| April | 3.6837 | 3.6553 | 3.6660 |
| May | 3.8708 | 3.6610 | 3.7327 |
| June | 3.7373 | 3.6925 | 3.7165 |
| July | 3.7470 | 3.6859 | 3.7255 |
| August | 3.8073 | 3.7361 | 3.7688 |
| September | 3.7952 | 3.7156 | 3.7686 |
| October | 3.7543 | 3.6988 | 3.7222 |
| November | 3.7330 | 3.6759 | 3.7001 |
| December | 3.7174 | 3.6833 | 3.6948 |