2017 LKR to USD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0068 USD

YEARLY LOW

0.0065 USD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0066 USD

2017 LKR to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LKR to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0068. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 0.0065.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0003 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0067 to the December average rate of 0.0065, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0068 was down 3.27% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0070, 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 34 USD

2016 Average 34 USD

Yearly Trough Low 32 USD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.44 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0067

0.0065

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to USD 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 0.0066, compared to 0.0065 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) 0.0066

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0065

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0002 USD (High: 0.0067 / Low: 0.0065). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 USD (High: 0.0065 / Low: 0.0065).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0067) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0069), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-3.94%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0067

2016 Avg (January) 0.0069

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0068	0.0066	0.0067
February	0.0067	0.0065	0.0066
March	0.0067	0.0065	0.0066
April	0.0066	0.0065	0.0066
May	0.0066	0.0065	0.0066
June	0.0066	0.0065	0.0065
July	0.0066	0.0065	0.0065
August	0.0066	0.0065	0.0065
September	0.0066	0.0065	0.0065
October	0.0065	0.0065	0.0065
November	0.0066	0.0065	0.0065
December	0.0066	0.0065	0.0065