YEARLY HIGH
0.0281 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.0227 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0248 PLN

2017 LKR to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LKR to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0281. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.0227.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0054 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0274 to the December average rate of 0.0232, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0281 was down 1.78% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0287, 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 141 PLN
2016 Average 135 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 114 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27.13 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0278
0.0227
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to PLN 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 0.0260, compared to 0.0235 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0260
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0235

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0014 PLN (High: 0.0281 / Low: 0.0267). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 PLN (High: 0.0271 / Low: 0.0266).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0274) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0281), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0007 (-2.64%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0274
2016 Avg (January) 0.0281

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0281 0.0267 0.0274
February 0.0271 0.0266 0.0268
March 0.0270 0.0258 0.0265
April 0.0264 0.0254 0.0260
May 0.0255 0.0243 0.0249
June 0.0249 0.0242 0.0245
July 0.0243 0.0236 0.0240
August 0.0238 0.0233 0.0236
September 0.0240 0.0230 0.0234
October 0.0240 0.0233 0.0236
November 0.0239 0.0230 0.0234
December 0.0234 0.0227 0.0232