2017 LKR to MUR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2432 MUR

YEARLY LOW

0.2124 MUR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2264 MUR

2017 LKR to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LKR to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.2432. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 30, dropping to 0.2124.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0308 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2393 to the December average rate of 0.2207, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2432 was down 3.52% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2521, 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 1,216 MUR

2016 Average 1,215 MUR

Yearly Trough Low 1,062 MUR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 154.09 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2415

0.2145

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to MUR 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 0.2326, compared to 0.2202 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0124 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2326

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2202

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0081 MUR (High: 0.2252 / Low: 0.2172). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 MUR (High: 0.2232 / Low: 0.2203).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0081

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0057 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0057

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.2393) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2504), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0111 (-4.44%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.2393

2016 Avg (January) 0.2504

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2432	0.2357	0.2393
February	0.2385	0.2317	0.2352
March	0.2367	0.2309	0.2336
April	0.2339	0.2278	0.2314
May	0.2320	0.2263	0.2288
June	0.2285	0.2249	0.2272
July	0.2254	0.2174	0.2225
August	0.2193	0.2124	0.2167
September	0.2215	0.2148	0.2176
October	0.2232	0.2203	0.2215
November	0.2252	0.2172	0.2220
December	0.2247	0.2179	0.2207