YEARLY HIGH
0.0067 LVL
YEARLY LOW
0.0043 LVL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0061 LVL

2017 LKR to LVL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LKR to LVL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.0067. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 0.0043.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0024 LVL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0049 to the December average rate of 0.0065, the exchange rate registered a net change of 32.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0067 was up 47.88% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0045, 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 34 LVL
2016 Average 22 LVL
Yearly Trough Low 21 LVL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.23 LVL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0068
0.0041
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to LVL 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 0.0057, compared to 0.0065 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0057
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0065

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0024 LVL (High: 0.0067 / Low: 0.0043). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 LVL (High: 0.0065 / Low: 0.0065).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0024
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0049) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0044), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+11.28%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0049
2016 Avg (January) 0.0044

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0067 0.0043 0.0049
February 0.0067 0.0043 0.0057
March 0.0044 0.0043 0.0043
April 0.0066 0.0043 0.0063
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