2017 LKR to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7854 JPY

YEARLY LOW

0.7035 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7356 JPY

2017 LKR to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LKR to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.7854. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 0.7035.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0819 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7671 to the December average rate of 0.7373, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.7854 was down 6.63% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.8411, 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 3,927 JPY

2016 Average 3,722 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 3,517 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 409.38 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.7719

0.7132

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to JPY 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 0.7411, compared to 0.7302 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0109 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7411

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7302

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.0346 JPY (High: 0.7381 / Low: 0.7035). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0114 JPY (High: 0.7243 / Low: 0.7129).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0346

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0114

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 0.0217 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0217

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.7671) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.8225), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0554 (-6.74%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.7671

2016 Avg (January) 0.8225

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7854	0.7524	0.7671
February	0.7609	0.7327	0.7482
March	0.7625	0.7281	0.7456
April	0.7322	0.7101	0.7239
May	0.7492	0.7253	0.7362
June	0.7373	0.7154	0.7255
July	0.7448	0.7213	0.7321
August	0.7243	0.7129	0.7181
September	0.7381	0.7035	0.7234
October	0.7432	0.7270	0.7355
November	0.7432	0.7214	0.7347
December	0.7436	0.7298	0.7373