YEARLY HIGH
0.0289 RON
YEARLY LOW
0.0249 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0266 RON

2017 LKR to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LKR to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0289. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 0.0249.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0040 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0283 to the December average rate of 0.0256, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0289 was down 0.78% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0292, 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 145 RON
2016 Average 139 RON
Yearly Trough Low 125 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20.03 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0286
0.0249
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to RON 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 0.0276, compared to 0.0255 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0276
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0255

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0012 RON (High: 0.0289 / Low: 0.0278). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 RON (High: 0.0258 / Low: 0.0253).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0283) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0290), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0007 (-2.43%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0283
2016 Avg (January) 0.0290

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0289 0.0278 0.0283
February 0.0284 0.0279 0.0281
March 0.0286 0.0276 0.0281
April 0.0281 0.0272 0.0278
May 0.0274 0.0265 0.0270
June 0.0270 0.0260 0.0266
July 0.0264 0.0253 0.0258
August 0.0256 0.0251 0.0254
September 0.0256 0.0249 0.0252
October 0.0258 0.0252 0.0254
November 0.0260 0.0253 0.0257
December 0.0258 0.0253 0.0256