YEARLY HIGH
0.0610 SEK
YEARLY LOW
0.0517 SEK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0561 SEK

2017 LKR to SEK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LKR to SEK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0610. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 0.0517.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0093 SEK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0597 to the December average rate of 0.0547, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0610 was down 2.96% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0629, 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 305 SEK
2016 Average 293 SEK
Yearly Trough Low 259 SEK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46.48 SEK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0604
0.0515
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to SEK 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 0.0585, compared to 0.0536 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0048 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0585
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0536

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0027 SEK (High: 0.0610 / Low: 0.0583). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 SEK (High: 0.0551 / Low: 0.0538).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0027
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0597) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0593), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+0.64%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0597
2016 Avg (January) 0.0593

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0610 0.0583 0.0597
February 0.0596 0.0581 0.0590
March 0.0600 0.0578 0.0588
April 0.0598 0.0576 0.0589
May 0.0585 0.0567 0.0576
June 0.0573 0.0550 0.0568
July 0.0554 0.0529 0.0542
August 0.0534 0.0519 0.0529
September 0.0532 0.0517 0.0523
October 0.0545 0.0526 0.0533
November 0.0551 0.0538 0.0546
December 0.0554 0.0534 0.0547