YEARLY HIGH
0.7627 XPF
YEARLY LOW
0.6468 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6956 XPF

2017 LKR to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LKR to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.7627. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 0.6468.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1159 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7505 to the December average rate of 0.6579, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.7627 was down 1.34% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.7731, 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 3,814 XPF
2016 Average 3,690 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 3,234 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 579.62 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.7601
0.6447
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to XPF 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 0.7293, compared to 0.6619 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0674 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7293
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6619

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0686 XPF (High: 0.7532 / Low: 0.6846). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0133 XPF (High: 0.6659 / Low: 0.6526).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0686
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0133

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0240 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0240

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.7505) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.7624), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0119 (-1.56%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.7505
2016 Avg (January) 0.7624

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7627 0.7392 0.7505
February 0.7532 0.6846 0.7427
March 0.7561 0.7260 0.7392
April 0.7436 0.7181 0.7346
May 0.7221 0.6990 0.7107
June 0.7027 0.6820 0.6980
July 0.6887 0.6624 0.6758
August 0.6659 0.6526 0.6605
September 0.6635 0.6468 0.6543
October 0.6686 0.6550 0.6613
November 0.6715 0.6507 0.6618
December 0.6642 0.6485 0.6579