2017 LKR to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

54.9175 LAK

YEARLY LOW

52.1843 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

53.9040 LAK

2017 LKR to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LKR to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 20, valuing the pair at 54.9175. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 26, dropping to 52.1843.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7331 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 54.1358 to the December average rate of 54.3252, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 54.9175 was down 3.55% compared to the 2016 peak of 56.9377, 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 274,587 LAK

2016 Average 277,822 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 260,922 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,665.75 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

54.4172

53.3123

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to LAK 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 53.6989, compared to 54.1091 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4102 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 53.6989

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 54.1091

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 1.9016 LAK (High: 54.9175 / Low: 53.0159). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3600 LAK (High: 54.2855 / Low: 53.9254).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.9016

November Spread (Stable) ±0.3600

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2930 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2930

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 54.1358) against the same month in 2016 (average: 56.5472), the exchange rate shifted by -2.4114 (-4.26%).

2017 Avg (January) 54.1358

2016 Avg (January) 56.5472

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	54.9175	53.0159	54.1358
February	54.5237	52.7387	53.8427
March	54.4867	52.6857	53.6073
April	54.0779	52.5330	53.4996
May	54.1183	52.4296	53.4044
June	54.2193	52.6509	53.7036
July	53.9853	52.1843	53.6630
August	54.7317	53.9274	54.1529
September	54.5823	53.8460	54.2268
October	54.3316	53.9548	54.1193
November	54.2855	53.9254	54.1675
December	54.5870	54.0721	54.3252