2017 LKR to XDR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0050 XDR

YEARLY LOW

0.0046 XDR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0047 XDR

2017 LKR to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LKR to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0050. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 13, dropping to 0.0046.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0005 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0049 to the December average rate of 0.0046, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0050 was down 0.37% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0050, 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 25 XDR

2016 Average 25 XDR

Yearly Trough Low 23 XDR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.34 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0050

0.0046

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LKR to XDR 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 0.0048, compared to 0.0046 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0048

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0046

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0002 XDR (High: 0.0050 / Low: 0.0049). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 XDR (High: 0.0047 / Low: 0.0046).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0049) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0050), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-1.76%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0049

2016 Avg (January) 0.0050

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0050	0.0049	0.0049
February	0.0049	0.0048	0.0049
March	0.0049	0.0048	0.0049
April	0.0049	0.0048	0.0048
May	0.0048	0.0047	0.0048
June	0.0048	0.0047	0.0047
July	0.0047	0.0046	0.0047
August	0.0047	0.0046	0.0046
September	0.0046	0.0046	0.0046
October	0.0047	0.0046	0.0046
November	0.0047	0.0046	0.0046
December	0.0047	0.0046	0.0046