2017 LKR to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4087 RUB

YEARLY LOW

0.3663 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3825 RUB

2017 LKR to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LKR to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.4087. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 0.3663.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0425 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3993 to the December average rate of 0.3823, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4087 was down 28.31% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5702, 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 2,044 RUB

2016 Average 2,293 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 1,831 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 212.39 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4020

0.3690

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to RUB 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 0.3823, compared to 0.3827 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3823

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3827

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0264 RUB (High: 0.3926 / Low: 0.3663). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0074 RUB (High: 0.3803 / Low: 0.3729).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0264

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0074

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0123 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0123

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.3993) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5315), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1322 (-24.87%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.3993

2016 Avg (January) 0.5315

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4087	0.3937	0.3993
February	0.3999	0.3773	0.3869
March	0.3926	0.3663	0.3817
April	0.3769	0.3670	0.3717
May	0.3846	0.3687	0.3748
June	0.3938	0.3685	0.3794
July	0.3981	0.3829	0.3886
August	0.3948	0.3808	0.3886
September	0.3803	0.3729	0.3765
October	0.3804	0.3717	0.3760
November	0.3954	0.3782	0.3839
December	0.3871	0.3752	0.3823