2017 LKR to MMK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 LKR to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the LKR to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 10, valuing the pair at 9.1366. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 8.7476.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3890 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.0493 to the December average rate of 8.8675, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 9.1366 was down 1.44% compared to the 2016 peak of 9.2703, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LKR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
LKR to MMK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 8.9869, compared to 8.8716 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1153 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.1788 MMK (High: 8.9812 / Low: 8.8024). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0977 MMK (High: 8.9369 / Low: 8.8392).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0773 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 9.0630) against the same month in 2016 (average: 8.6484), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4145 (+4.79%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.1225 | 8.9867 | 9.0493 |
| February | 9.1366 | 8.9664 | 9.0630 |
| March | 9.1169 | 8.9420 | 9.0161 |
| April | 8.9982 | 8.8746 | 8.9388 |
| May | 9.0133 | 8.8695 | 8.9442 |
| June | 8.9627 | 8.8622 | 8.9102 |
| July | 8.9569 | 8.8102 | 8.8839 |
| August | 8.9369 | 8.8392 | 8.8963 |
| September | 8.9812 | 8.8024 | 8.8910 |
| October | 8.9260 | 8.7962 | 8.8679 |
| November | 8.8929 | 8.7476 | 8.8234 |
| December | 8.9369 | 8.8079 | 8.8675 |