YEARLY HIGH
0.0142 FJD
YEARLY LOW
0.0130 FJD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0135 FJD

2017 LKR to FJD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LKR to FJD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0142. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 27, dropping to 0.0130.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0013 FJD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0139 to the December average rate of 0.0135, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0142 was down 5.96% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0152, 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 71 FJD
2016 Average 71 FJD
Yearly Trough Low 65 FJD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.26 FJD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0140
0.0131
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to FJD 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 0.0137, compared to 0.0133 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0137
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0133

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0006 FJD (High: 0.0142 / Low: 0.0137). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 FJD (High: 0.0138 / Low: 0.0136).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0139) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0150), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0011 (-7.12%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0139
2016 Avg (January) 0.0150

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0142 0.0137 0.0139
February 0.0138 0.0134 0.0136
March 0.0140 0.0135 0.0137
April 0.0138 0.0136 0.0137
May 0.0139 0.0135 0.0137
June 0.0137 0.0133 0.0135
July 0.0135 0.0130 0.0132
August 0.0134 0.0130 0.0132
September 0.0133 0.0131 0.0132
October 0.0135 0.0132 0.0133
November 0.0136 0.0133 0.0135
December 0.0136 0.0133 0.0135