2017 LKR to YER Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6886 YER

YEARLY LOW

1.6175 YER

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6414 YER

2017 LKR to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LKR to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 1.6886. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 1.6175.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0711 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6682 to the December average rate of 1.6340, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.6886 was down 2.41% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.7303, 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 8,443 YER

2016 Average 8,226 YER

Yearly Trough Low 8,088 YER

Transaction Impact: A difference of 355.35 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.6720

1.6261

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to YER 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 1.6497, compared to 1.6331 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0166 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6497

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6331

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0376 YER (High: 1.6708 / Low: 1.6332). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0116 YER (High: 1.6369 / Low: 1.6253).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0376

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0116

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0121 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0121

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.6682) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.4927), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1755 (+11.76%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.6682

2016 Avg (January) 1.4927

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6886	1.6545	1.6682
February	1.6708	1.6332	1.6560
March	1.6667	1.6363	1.6490
April	1.6551	1.6374	1.6449
May	1.6488	1.6329	1.6424
June	1.6477	1.6301	1.6374
July	1.6469	1.6236	1.6323
August	1.6505	1.6239	1.6370
September	1.6463	1.6228	1.6351
October	1.6369	1.6253	1.6302
November	1.6402	1.6175	1.6300
December	1.6458	1.6269	1.6340