2017 LKR to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 LKR to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the LKR to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 3.8886. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 5, dropping to 3.7513.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1373 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8533 to the December average rate of 3.7864, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.8886 was down 10.17% compared to the 2016 peak of 4.3290, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LKR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
LKR to SOS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.8164, compared to 3.7802 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0361 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.1270 SOS (High: 3.8870 / Low: 3.7600). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0428 SOS (High: 3.8404 / Low: 3.7976).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0215 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 3.8340) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.2517), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4178 (-9.83%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.8668 | 3.8206 | 3.8533 |
| February | 3.8886 | 3.7774 | 3.8340 |
| March | 3.8404 | 3.7976 | 3.8143 |
| April | 3.8425 | 3.7937 | 3.8097 |
| May | 3.8540 | 3.7782 | 3.7975 |
| June | 3.8410 | 3.7572 | 3.7893 |
| July | 3.8198 | 3.7513 | 3.7687 |
| August | 3.8555 | 3.7617 | 3.7851 |
| September | 3.8645 | 3.7693 | 3.7952 |
| October | 3.8208 | 3.7606 | 3.7737 |
| November | 3.8870 | 3.7600 | 3.7724 |
| December | 3.8769 | 3.7639 | 3.7864 |