YEARLY HIGH
0.1579 HNL
YEARLY LOW
0.1512 HNL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1539 HNL

2017 LKR to HNL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LKR to HNL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 20, valuing the pair at 0.1579. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 26, dropping to 0.1512.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0067 HNL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1557 to the December average rate of 0.1543, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1579 was up 0.25% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1575, 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 790 HNL
2016 Average 779 HNL
Yearly Trough Low 756 HNL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33.57 HNL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1563
0.1523
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to HNL 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 0.1546, compared to 0.1532 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1546
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1532

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0057 HNL (High: 0.1579 / Low: 0.1522). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 HNL (High: 0.1546 / Low: 0.1532).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0057
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.1557) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1557), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-0.02%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.1557
2016 Avg (January) 0.1557

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1579 0.1522 0.1557
February 0.1571 0.1542 0.1559
March 0.1561 0.1534 0.1550
April 0.1551 0.1532 0.1541
May 0.1546 0.1532 0.1539
June 0.1542 0.1521 0.1533
July 0.1536 0.1512 0.1526
August 0.1537 0.1523 0.1527
September 0.1545 0.1526 0.1531
October 0.1538 0.1523 0.1530
November 0.1543 0.1525 0.1538
December 0.1551 0.1535 0.1543