YEARLY HIGH
0.7899 RSD
YEARLY LOW
0.6426 RSD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7067 RSD

2017 LKR to RSD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LKR to RSD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.7899. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.6426.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1473 RSD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7763 to the December average rate of 0.6557, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.7899 was down 0.99% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.7977, 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 3,949 RSD
2016 Average 3,805 RSD
Yearly Trough Low 3,213 RSD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 736.31 RSD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.7886
0.6415
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to RSD 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 0.7517, compared to 0.6618 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0899 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7517
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6618

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.0317 RSD (High: 0.7702 / Low: 0.7385). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0124 RSD (High: 0.6682 / Low: 0.6558).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0317
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0124

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0298 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0298

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.7763) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.7833), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0070 (-0.89%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.7763
2016 Avg (January) 0.7833

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7899 0.7655 0.7763
February 0.7790 0.7651 0.7711
March 0.7771 0.7524 0.7644
April 0.7702 0.7385 0.7584
May 0.7425 0.7147 0.7295
June 0.7179 0.6873 0.7102
July 0.6923 0.6678 0.6804
August 0.6684 0.6518 0.6614
September 0.6643 0.6469 0.6538
October 0.6682 0.6558 0.6608
November 0.6681 0.6496 0.6588
December 0.6655 0.6426 0.6557