YEARLY HIGH
0.0260 TRY
YEARLY LOW
0.0222 TRY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0239 TRY

2017 LKR to TRY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LKR to TRY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.0260. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 11, dropping to 0.0222.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0038 TRY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0250 to the December average rate of 0.0251, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0260 was up 9.05% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0239, 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 130 TRY
2016 Average 103 TRY
Yearly Trough Low 111 TRY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18.89 TRY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0256
0.0224
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to TRY 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 0.0240, compared to 0.0239 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0240
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0239

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0026 TRY (High: 0.0260 / Low: 0.0234). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 TRY (High: 0.0233 / Low: 0.0228).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0026
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0250) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0208), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0041 (+19.77%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0250
2016 Avg (January) 0.0208

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0260 0.0234 0.0250
February 0.0251 0.0235 0.0243
March 0.0250 0.0237 0.0242
April 0.0246 0.0232 0.0240
May 0.0238 0.0231 0.0234
June 0.0233 0.0228 0.0230
July 0.0237 0.0229 0.0232
August 0.0232 0.0225 0.0229
September 0.0234 0.0222 0.0227
October 0.0249 0.0231 0.0240
November 0.0259 0.0248 0.0254
December 0.0256 0.0246 0.0251