2017 LKR to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0944 LSL

YEARLY LOW

0.0801 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0873 LSL

2017 LKR to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LKR to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 0.0944. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.0801.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0142 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0903 to the December average rate of 0.0858, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0944 was down 19.35% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1170, 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 472 LSL

2016 Average 503 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 401 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 71.23 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0926

0.0835

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to LSL 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 0.0871, compared to 0.0875 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0871

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0875

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0094 LSL (High: 0.0896 / Low: 0.0801). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 LSL (High: 0.0854 / Low: 0.0829).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0094

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0061 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0061

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.0919) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0943), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0024 (-2.56%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.0919

2016 Avg (November) 0.0943

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0918	0.0881	0.0903
February	0.0894	0.0849	0.0875
March	0.0881	0.0821	0.0852
April	0.0919	0.0850	0.0885
May	0.0893	0.0841	0.0869
June	0.0854	0.0829	0.0843
July	0.0882	0.0841	0.0856
August	0.0881	0.0849	0.0866
September	0.0886	0.0839	0.0859
October	0.0924	0.0867	0.0892
November	0.0944	0.0888	0.0919
December	0.0896	0.0801	0.0858