2017 LKR to IRR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

233.6136 IRR

YEARLY LOW

199.7106 IRR

YEARLY AVERAGE

216.7403 IRR

2017 LKR to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LKR to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 233.6136. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 199.7106.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 33.9030 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 211.4621 to the December average rate of 230.1310, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 233.6136 was up 11.18% compared to the 2016 peak of 210.1220, 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 1,168,068 IRR

2016 Average 1,031,406 IRR

Yearly Trough Low 998,553 IRR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 169,515.03 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

231.9979

209.5952

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to IRR 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 213.1040, compared to 220.3765 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.2725 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 213.1040

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 220.3765

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 17.6387 IRR (High: 217.3493 / Low: 199.7106). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0842 IRR (High: 213.8091 / Low: 211.7249).

January Spread (Volatile) ±17.6387

May Spread (Stable) ±2.0842

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.7322 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7322

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 230.1310) against the same month in 2016 (average: 201.6355), the exchange rate shifted by +28.4956 (+14.13%).

2017 Avg (December) 230.1310

2016 Avg (December) 201.6355

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	217.3493	199.7106	211.4621
February	216.3169	211.7966	214.5634
March	216.0652	212.0475	213.9853
April	214.5287	212.3059	213.2531
May	213.8091	211.7249	212.9740
June	213.7187	211.4449	212.3863
July	214.9684	211.3315	212.6328
August	218.2368	212.4300	214.9313
September	218.9892	215.8120	217.6216
October	225.1893	217.4036	220.9894
November	227.5422	224.2657	225.9530
December	233.6136	226.2448	230.1310