2017 LKR to LTL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0222 LTL

YEARLY LOW

0.0065 LTL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0094 LTL

2017 LKR to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LKR to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0222. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 0.0065.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0157 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0183 to the December average rate of 0.0065, the exchange rate registered a net change of -64.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0222 was down 0.60% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0223, 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 111 LTL

2016 Average 106 LTL

Yearly Trough Low 32 LTL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 78.51 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0228

0.0050

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LKR to LTL 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 0.0123, compared to 0.0065 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0058 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0123

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0065

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0155 LTL (High: 0.0222 / Low: 0.0066). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 LTL (High: 0.0065 / Low: 0.0065).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0155

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 0.0133 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0133

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0183) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0216), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0033 (-15.29%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0183

2016 Avg (January) 0.0216

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0222	0.0066	0.0183
February	0.0216	0.0066	0.0130
March	0.0217	0.0210	0.0213
April	0.0213	0.0065	0.0080
May	0.0066	0.0065	0.0066
June	0.0066	0.0065	0.0065
July	0.0066	0.0065	0.0065
August	0.0066	0.0065	0.0065
September	0.0066	0.0065	0.0065
October	0.0065	0.0065	0.0065
November	0.0066	0.0065	0.0065
December	0.0066	0.0065	0.0065