2017 LKR to GNF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

63.4449 GNF

YEARLY LOW

57.8147 GNF

YEARLY AVERAGE

59.8646 GNF

2017 LKR to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LKR to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 63.4449. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 3, dropping to 57.8147.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.6302 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 62.4590 to the December average rate of 58.8743, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 63.4449 was up 0.04% compared to the 2016 peak of 63.4166, 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 317,225 GNF

2016 Average 286,124 GNF

Yearly Trough Low 289,074 GNF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,150.98 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

62.8610

58.0378

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to GNF 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 61.0873, compared to 58.6420 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.4453 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 61.0873

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 58.6420

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 2.1850 GNF (High: 63.4449 / Low: 61.2599). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6922 GNF (High: 58.8190 / Low: 58.1268).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.1850

October Spread (Stable) ±0.6922

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 0.8124 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8124

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 62.4590) against the same month in 2016 (average: 53.7043), the exchange rate shifted by +8.7548 (+16.30%).

2017 Avg (January) 62.4590

2016 Avg (January) 53.7043

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	63.4449	61.2599	62.4590
February	62.5694	60.7757	62.0904
March	62.1397	60.5710	61.5552
April	61.4057	59.6553	60.9383
May	61.2257	59.4406	60.1465
June	59.9260	58.5300	59.3341
July	59.2891	58.3138	58.7422
August	59.1426	58.0042	58.4398
September	59.0775	57.8147	58.5835
October	58.8190	58.1268	58.4909
November	59.0493	58.2489	58.7212
December	59.2482	58.5530	58.8743