2017 LKR to NPR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7336 NPR

YEARLY LOW

0.6624 NPR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6834 NPR

2017 LKR to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LKR to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.7336. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 0.6624.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0711 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7263 to the December average rate of 0.6710, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.7336 was down 3.73% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.7620, 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 3,668 NPR

2016 Average 3,677 NPR

Yearly Trough Low 3,312 NPR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 355.69 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.7320

0.6636

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to NPR 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 0.6934, compared to 0.6733 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0201 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6934

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6733

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0291 NPR (High: 0.7121 / Low: 0.6829). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0067 NPR (High: 0.6777 / Low: 0.6711).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0291

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0067

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0164 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0164

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.7263) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.7473), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0210 (-2.81%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.7263

2016 Avg (January) 0.7473

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7336	0.7208	0.7263
February	0.7202	0.6993	0.7100
March	0.7121	0.6829	0.6954
April	0.6859	0.6740	0.6791
May	0.6804	0.6724	0.6761
June	0.6777	0.6711	0.6738
July	0.6765	0.6675	0.6717
August	0.6753	0.6624	0.6693
September	0.6865	0.6640	0.6742
October	0.6836	0.6741	0.6781
November	0.6816	0.6687	0.6756
December	0.6779	0.6655	0.6710