2017 LKR to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0943 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0805 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0873 ZAR

2017 LKR to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LKR to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 0.0943. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.0805.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0138 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0906 to the December average rate of 0.0854, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0943 was down 19.44% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1171, 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 472 ZAR

2016 Average 503 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 403 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 69.03 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0925

0.0836

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to ZAR 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 0.0871, compared to 0.0874 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0871

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0874

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0091 ZAR (High: 0.0896 / Low: 0.0805). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 ZAR (High: 0.0855 / Low: 0.0826).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0091

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0063 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0063

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.0918) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0943), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0025 (-2.67%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.0918

2016 Avg (November) 0.0943

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0922	0.0880	0.0906
February	0.0895	0.0845	0.0873
March	0.0881	0.0817	0.0853
April	0.0918	0.0856	0.0883
May	0.0899	0.0837	0.0870
June	0.0855	0.0826	0.0844
July	0.0887	0.0840	0.0856
August	0.0886	0.0847	0.0866
September	0.0887	0.0838	0.0860
October	0.0927	0.0862	0.0892
November	0.0943	0.0886	0.0918
December	0.0896	0.0805	0.0854