2017 LKR to IDR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 LKR to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the LKR to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 90.3803. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 13, dropping to 85.5711.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.8092 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 89.1414 to the December average rate of 88.4661, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 90.3803 was down 6.92% compared to the 2016 peak of 97.1044, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LKR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
LKR to IDR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 87.8965, compared to 87.6146 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2818 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 2.5101 IDR (High: 88.0812 / Low: 85.5711). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8058 IDR (High: 88.3759 / Low: 87.5701).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.8395 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 89.1414) against the same month in 2016 (average: 96.2897), the exchange rate shifted by -7.1483 (-7.42%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 90.3803 | 88.2387 | 89.1414 |
| February | 89.2448 | 87.0853 | 88.3020 |
| March | 89.1524 | 87.0522 | 88.0532 |
| April | 87.9952 | 86.9625 | 87.4442 |
| May | 87.8090 | 86.7364 | 87.4050 |
| June | 87.6182 | 86.5591 | 87.0330 |
| July | 87.6902 | 86.4526 | 86.9809 |
| August | 87.9874 | 86.3935 | 87.2889 |
| September | 88.0812 | 85.5711 | 86.9075 |
| October | 88.3759 | 87.5701 | 88.0344 |
| November | 88.6853 | 87.3589 | 88.0099 |
| December | 89.2347 | 87.8747 | 88.4661 |