2017 LKR to SDG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0460 SDG

YEARLY LOW

0.0421 SDG

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0435 SDG

2017 LKR to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LKR to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 0.0460. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 22, dropping to 0.0421.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0039 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0429 to the December average rate of 0.0439, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0460 was up 4.74% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0439, 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 230 SDG

2016 Average 211 SDG

Yearly Trough Low 211 SDG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 19.48 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0441

0.0426

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LKR to SDG 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 0.0434, compared to 0.0436 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0434

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0436

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0026 SDG (High: 0.0460 / Low: 0.0434). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 SDG (High: 0.0436 / Low: 0.0434).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0026

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.0439) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0435), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+0.91%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.0439

2016 Avg (December) 0.0435

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0434	0.0427	0.0429
February	0.0444	0.0421	0.0427
March	0.0441	0.0424	0.0434
April	0.0441	0.0438	0.0439
May	0.0441	0.0436	0.0438
June	0.0439	0.0434	0.0437
July	0.0439	0.0434	0.0435
August	0.0440	0.0435	0.0436
September	0.0439	0.0433	0.0437
October	0.0436	0.0434	0.0435
November	0.0437	0.0432	0.0435
December	0.0460	0.0434	0.0439