YEARLY HIGH
1.9800 HUF
YEARLY LOW
1.6616 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7997 HUF

2017 LKR to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LKR to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 1.9800. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 1.6616.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3184 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9377 to the December average rate of 1.7254, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.9800 was down 2.34% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.0275, 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 9,900 HUF
2016 Average 9,629 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 8,308 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,591.97 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.9631
1.6590
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to HUF 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 1.8858, compared to 1.7135 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1724 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8858
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7135

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0836 HUF (High: 1.7748 / Low: 1.6912). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0275 HUF (High: 1.9376 / Low: 1.9100).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0836
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0275

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0748 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0748

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.9377) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.0084), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0706 (-3.52%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.9377
2016 Avg (January) 2.0084

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9800 1.9143 1.9377
February 1.9376 1.9100 1.9201
March 1.9487 1.8724 1.9121
April 1.9384 1.8785 1.9120
May 1.8757 1.7945 1.8372
June 1.8105 1.7647 1.7960
July 1.7748 1.6912 1.7332
August 1.7021 1.6690 1.6843
September 1.7320 1.6616 1.6912
October 1.7406 1.6930 1.7177
November 1.7536 1.6954 1.7289
December 1.7482 1.6883 1.7254