YEARLY HIGH
0.0228 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.0210 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0214 PEN

2017 LKR to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LKR to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.0228. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 0.0210.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0018 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0223 to the December average rate of 0.0212, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0228 was down 6.94% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0245, 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 114 PEN
2016 Average 115 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 105 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.23 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0224
0.0210
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to PEN 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 0.0216, compared to 0.0212 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0216
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0212

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0012 PEN (High: 0.0221 / Low: 0.0210). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 PEN (High: 0.0213 / Low: 0.0211).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0223) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0239), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0016 (-6.66%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0223
2016 Avg (January) 0.0239

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0228 0.0218 0.0223
February 0.0219 0.0212 0.0216
March 0.0219 0.0212 0.0215
April 0.0215 0.0212 0.0214
May 0.0216 0.0212 0.0215
June 0.0215 0.0212 0.0214
July 0.0213 0.0211 0.0212
August 0.0214 0.0210 0.0212
September 0.0214 0.0210 0.0212
October 0.0214 0.0210 0.0212
November 0.0221 0.0210 0.0211
December 0.0215 0.0210 0.0212