YEARLY HIGH
0.2162 TWD
YEARLY LOW
0.1935 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1996 TWD

2017 LKR to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LKR to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.2162. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.1935.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0227 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2116 to the December average rate of 0.1955, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2162 was down 7.60% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2339, 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 1,081 TWD
2016 Average 1,104 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 967 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 113.41 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2132
0.1939
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to TWD 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 0.2023, compared to 0.1970 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0053 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2023
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1970

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0087 TWD (High: 0.2162 / Low: 0.2075). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 TWD (High: 0.1988 / Low: 0.1965).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0087
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 0.0071 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0071

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.2116) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2321), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0205 (-8.85%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.2116
2016 Avg (January) 0.2321

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2162 0.2075 0.2116
February 0.2081 0.2003 0.2044
March 0.2062 0.1982 0.2023
April 0.2020 0.1977 0.1997
May 0.1988 0.1965 0.1977
June 0.1997 0.1967 0.1980
July 0.2003 0.1964 0.1984
August 0.1994 0.1959 0.1979
September 0.1985 0.1948 0.1968
October 0.1986 0.1961 0.1971
November 0.1977 0.1944 0.1960
December 0.1975 0.1935 0.1955