YEARLY HIGH
0.0064 EUR
YEARLY LOW
0.0054 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0058 EUR

2017 LKR to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LKR to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0064. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 0.0054.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0010 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0063 to the December average rate of 0.0055, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0064 was down 0.82% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0065, 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 32 EUR
2016 Average 31 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 27 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.90 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0064
0.0054
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to EUR 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 0.0061, compared to 0.0055 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0061
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0055

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0002 EUR (High: 0.0064 / Low: 0.0062). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 EUR (High: 0.0056 / Low: 0.0055).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0063) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0064), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-1.83%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0063
2016 Avg (January) 0.0064

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0064 0.0062 0.0063
February 0.0063 0.0062 0.0062
March 0.0063 0.0061 0.0062
April 0.0062 0.0060 0.0061
May 0.0060 0.0058 0.0059
June 0.0059 0.0057 0.0058
July 0.0057 0.0056 0.0057
August 0.0056 0.0055 0.0055
September 0.0056 0.0054 0.0055
October 0.0056 0.0055 0.0055
November 0.0056 0.0055 0.0055
December 0.0056 0.0054 0.0055