2017 LKR to PYG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

38.6133 PYG

YEARLY LOW

35.5481 PYG

YEARLY AVERAGE

36.9561 PYG

2017 LKR to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LKR to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 38.6133. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 13, dropping to 35.5481.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0652 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 38.2628 to the December average rate of 36.9440, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 38.6133 was down 6.49% compared to the 2016 peak of 41.2929, 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 193,067 PYG

2016 Average 194,184 PYG

Yearly Trough Low 177,741 PYG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,326.14 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

38.4769

35.9071

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to PYG 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 37.1297, compared to 36.7825 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3472 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 37.1297

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.7825

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 2.2823 PYG (High: 37.8305 / Low: 35.5481). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6374 PYG (High: 36.3532 / Low: 35.7157).

April Spread (Volatile) ±2.2823

July Spread (Stable) ±0.6374

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.4449 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4449

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 38.2628) against the same month in 2016 (average: 40.9223), the exchange rate shifted by -2.6595 (-6.50%).

2017 Avg (January) 38.2628

2016 Avg (January) 40.9223

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	38.6133	37.8388	38.2628
February	38.2841	36.8764	37.8596
March	37.8305	35.6793	36.4147
April	37.8305	35.5481	36.8167
May	37.3147	36.5679	36.9230
June	37.0544	36.1332	36.5018
July	36.3532	35.7157	36.1212
August	37.3482	36.1813	36.5571
September	37.5992	36.7140	37.1398
October	37.3583	36.6988	36.9538
November	37.4748	36.7375	36.9791
December	37.3063	36.4118	36.9440