YEARLY HIGH
0.0096 NZD
YEARLY LOW
0.0087 NZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0092 NZD

2017 LKR to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LKR to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0096. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 26, dropping to 0.0087.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0010 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0094 to the December average rate of 0.0094, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0096 was down 11.36% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0109, 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 48 NZD
2016 Average 49 NZD
Yearly Trough Low 43 NZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.90 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0095
0.0088
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to NZD 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 0.0093, compared to 0.0091 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0093
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0091

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0005 NZD (High: 0.0096 / Low: 0.0091). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 NZD (High: 0.0092 / Low: 0.0091).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0094) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0106), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0012 (-11.72%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0094
2016 Avg (January) 0.0106

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0096 0.0091 0.0094
February 0.0092 0.0091 0.0092
March 0.0096 0.0093 0.0094
April 0.0095 0.0093 0.0094
May 0.0096 0.0092 0.0094
June 0.0093 0.0089 0.0091
July 0.0091 0.0087 0.0089
August 0.0092 0.0088 0.0090
September 0.0092 0.0089 0.0090
October 0.0095 0.0090 0.0092
November 0.0096 0.0094 0.0095
December 0.0096 0.0092 0.0094