YEARLY HIGH
2.2542 KZT
YEARLY LOW
2.0299 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1392 KZT

2017 LKR to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LKR to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 5, valuing the pair at 2.2542. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 28, dropping to 2.0299.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2243 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2075 to the December average rate of 2.1795, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.2542 was down 15.38% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.6638, 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 11,271 KZT
2016 Average 11,701 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 10,149 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,121.57 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.2368
2.0408
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to KZT 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 2.1022, compared to 2.1763 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0741 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1022
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1763

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.1227 KZT (High: 2.1697 / Low: 2.0471). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0236 KZT (High: 2.0675 / Low: 2.0440).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1227
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0236

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0882 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0882

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 2.1953) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.2599), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0646 (-2.86%).

2017 Avg (October) 2.1953
2016 Avg (October) 2.2599

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2473 2.1489 2.2075
February 2.1697 2.0471 2.1193
March 2.1036 2.0646 2.0854
April 2.0675 2.0440 2.0571
May 2.0939 2.0299 2.0593
June 2.1383 2.0389 2.0845
July 2.1452 2.0970 2.1198
August 2.2138 2.1628 2.1789
September 2.2396 2.1974 2.2205
October 2.2542 2.1671 2.1953
November 2.1830 2.1463 2.1636
December 2.1947 2.1568 2.1795