2017 LKR to KGS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4669 KGS

YEARLY LOW

0.3650 KGS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4511 KGS

2017 LKR to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LKR to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.4669. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 0.3650.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1019 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4625 to the December average rate of 0.4545, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4669 was down 11.77% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5292, 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 2,334 KGS

2016 Average 2,393 KGS

Yearly Trough Low 1,825 KGS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 509.64 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4642

0.4431

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to KGS 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 0.4529, compared to 0.4492 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0036 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4529

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4492

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0895 KGS (High: 0.4545 / Low: 0.3650). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 KGS (High: 0.4479 / Low: 0.4442).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0895

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0036

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 0.0088 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0088

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.4625) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5269), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0644 (-12.23%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.4625

2016 Avg (January) 0.5269

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4669	0.4594	0.4625
February	0.4639	0.4513	0.4586
March	0.4612	0.4484	0.4559
April	0.4525	0.4404	0.4471
May	0.4471	0.4418	0.4449
June	0.4526	0.4447	0.4482
July	0.4557	0.4455	0.4510
August	0.4545	0.3650	0.4451
September	0.4504	0.4448	0.4478
October	0.4479	0.4442	0.4461
November	0.4562	0.4463	0.4510
December	0.4586	0.4510	0.4545