2017 LKR to TOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0156 TOP

YEARLY LOW

0.0142 TOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0149 TOP

2017 LKR to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LKR to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0156. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 8, dropping to 0.0142.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0014 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0153 to the December average rate of 0.0149, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0156 was down 3.72% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0162, 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 78 TOP

2016 Average 77 TOP

Yearly Trough Low 71 TOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.06 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0154

0.0143

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LKR to TOP 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 0.0151, compared to 0.0146 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0151

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0146

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0006 TOP (High: 0.0153 / Low: 0.0147). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 TOP (High: 0.0152 / Low: 0.0150).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0153) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0157), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-1.99%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0153

2016 Avg (January) 0.0157

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0156	0.0151	0.0153
February	0.0153	0.0147	0.0150
March	0.0153	0.0148	0.0151
April	0.0152	0.0150	0.0151
May	0.0155	0.0150	0.0152
June	0.0151	0.0147	0.0149
July	0.0149	0.0143	0.0146
August	0.0148	0.0142	0.0144
September	0.0146	0.0143	0.0145
October	0.0148	0.0144	0.0146
November	0.0150	0.0146	0.0148
December	0.0151	0.0148	0.0149