YEARLY HIGH
0.1471 MXN
YEARLY LOW
0.1138 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1241 MXN

2017 LKR to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LKR to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.1471. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 18, dropping to 0.1138.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0333 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1423 to the December average rate of 0.1255, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1471 was up 4.35% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1409, 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 735 MXN
2016 Average 639 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 569 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 166.42 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1450
0.1136
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to MXN 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 0.1281, compared to 0.1201 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0081 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1281
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1201

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0096 MXN (High: 0.1321 / Low: 0.1225). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 MXN (High: 0.1178 / Low: 0.1155).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0096
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0081 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0081

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.1423) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1252), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0172 (+13.73%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.1423
2016 Avg (January) 0.1252

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1471 0.1378 0.1423
February 0.1377 0.1295 0.1343
March 0.1321 0.1225 0.1271
April 0.1261 0.1213 0.1231
May 0.1259 0.1207 0.1232
June 0.1233 0.1166 0.1188
July 0.1195 0.1138 0.1162
August 0.1178 0.1155 0.1164
September 0.1191 0.1151 0.1165
October 0.1253 0.1184 0.1227
November 0.1256 0.1201 0.1233
December 0.1301 0.1212 0.1255