YEARLY HIGH
0.0940 NAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0801 NAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0873 NAD

2017 LKR to NAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LKR to NAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 0.0940. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.0801.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0139 NAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0903 to the December average rate of 0.0858, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0940 was down 19.56% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1169, 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 470 NAD
2016 Average 503 NAD
Yearly Trough Low 401 NAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 69.49 NAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0925
0.0835
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to NAD 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 0.0871, compared to 0.0874 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0871
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0874

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0094 NAD (High: 0.0895 / Low: 0.0801). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 NAD (High: 0.0854 / Low: 0.0829).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0094
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0060 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0060

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.0918) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0943), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0026 (-2.74%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.0918
2016 Avg (November) 0.0943

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0918 0.0879 0.0903
February 0.0894 0.0849 0.0875
March 0.0881 0.0819 0.0852
April 0.0919 0.0850 0.0885
May 0.0893 0.0841 0.0870
June 0.0854 0.0829 0.0843
July 0.0883 0.0841 0.0855
August 0.0881 0.0849 0.0866
September 0.0886 0.0839 0.0859
October 0.0924 0.0866 0.0892
November 0.0940 0.0888 0.0918
December 0.0895 0.0801 0.0858