YEARLY HIGH
90.3803 IDR
YEARLY LOW
85.5711 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
87.7555 IDR

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 451,901 IDR
2016 Average 455,214 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 427,855 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,046.04 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

89.3648
86.6841
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 87.8965
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 87.6146

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

September Spread (Volatile) ±2.5101
October Spread (Stable) ±0.8058

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No 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.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8395

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2017 Avg (January) 89.1414
2016 Avg (January) 96.2897

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