2017 LKR to LBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

10.1228 LBP

YEARLY LOW

9.7590 LBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.8969 LBP

2017 LKR to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LKR to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 20, valuing the pair at 10.1228. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 12, dropping to 9.7590.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3638 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.0547 to the December average rate of 9.8965, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 10.1228 was down 3.99% compared to the 2016 peak of 10.5438, 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 50,614 LBP

2016 Average 51,644 LBP

Yearly Trough Low 48,795 LBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,818.88 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

10.0791

9.7864

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to LBP 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 9.9417, compared to 9.8522 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0895 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.9417

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.8522

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.1974 LBP (High: 10.0941 / Low: 9.8967). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1124 LBP (High: 9.9500 / Low: 9.8376).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1974

December Spread (Stable) ±0.1124

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 0.0639 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0639

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 10.0547) against the same month in 2016 (average: 10.4858), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4310 (-4.11%).

2017 Avg (January) 10.0547

2016 Avg (January) 10.4858

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.1228	9.9953	10.0547
February	10.0941	9.8967	9.9908
March	10.0192	9.8860	9.9290
April	9.9904	9.8709	9.9183
May	9.9628	9.8444	9.8995
June	9.9366	9.7854	9.8579
July	9.8887	9.7590	9.8108
August	9.9202	9.7972	9.8527
September	9.9583	9.8010	9.8577
October	9.9477	9.7846	9.8409
November	9.9566	9.8012	9.8545
December	9.9500	9.8376	9.8965