2017 LKR to MGA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

22.5957 MGA

YEARLY LOW

18.8776 MGA

YEARLY AVERAGE

20.4897 MGA

2017 LKR to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LKR to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 22.5957. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 25, dropping to 18.8776.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.7181 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.8851 to the December average rate of 21.0624, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 22.5957 was down 0.51% compared to the 2016 peak of 22.7126, 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 112,978 MGA

2016 Average 108,701 MGA

Yearly Trough Low 94,388 MGA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,590.33 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

22.1446

19.0314

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to MGA 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 20.9759, compared to 20.0035 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9724 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.9759

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.0035

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 1.3829 MGA (High: 21.0905 / Low: 19.7076). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4038 MGA (High: 20.9670 / Low: 20.5631).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.3829

November Spread (Stable) ±0.4038

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.2046 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2046

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 21.8851) against the same month in 2016 (average: 22.2919), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4068 (-1.82%).

2017 Avg (January) 21.8851

2016 Avg (January) 22.2919

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	22.5957	21.2589	21.8851
February	21.4662	20.2036	20.8730
March	21.6309	20.2872	21.0270
April	21.5644	20.8014	21.0409
May	21.0454	20.0838	20.5340
June	21.0905	19.7076	20.4954
July	20.0302	18.8776	19.2908
August	19.5602	19.0593	19.3965
September	19.7801	19.2820	19.5226
October	20.5717	19.7402	20.0479
November	20.9670	20.5631	20.7007
December	21.2937	20.7091	21.0624