YEARLY HIGH
16.8080 MNT
YEARLY LOW
15.2641 MNT
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.9718 MNT

2017 LKR to MNT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LKR to MNT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 16.8080. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 3, dropping to 15.2641.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5439 MNT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.5655 to the December average rate of 15.8716, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 16.8080 was up 0.63% compared to the 2016 peak of 16.7025, 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 84,040 MNT
2016 Average 73,220 MNT
Yearly Trough Low 76,320 MNT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,719.75 MNT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

16.6739
15.3728
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to MNT 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 16.0524, compared to 15.8912 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1613 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.0524
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.8912

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.7568 MNT (High: 16.0208 / Low: 15.2641). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1282 MNT (High: 16.0504 / Low: 15.9222).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.7568
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1282

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.3266 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3266

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 16.5655) against the same month in 2016 (average: 13.8635), the exchange rate shifted by +2.7019 (+19.49%).

2017 Avg (January) 16.5655
2016 Avg (January) 13.8635

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.8080 16.3547 16.5655
February 16.5168 16.1230 16.3666
March 16.4495 16.0030 16.2040
April 16.0849 15.7352 15.8895
May 15.9117 15.6787 15.8079
June 15.7197 15.2789 15.4812
July 16.0208 15.2641 15.6210
August 16.0415 15.8102 15.9542
September 16.1484 15.7984 15.9810
October 16.0504 15.9222 15.9801
November 16.0550 15.8192 15.9391
December 16.0128 15.7867 15.8716