2017 LKR to ZMK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 LKR to ZMK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the LKR to ZMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 35.4607. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 0.0065.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 35.4543 ZMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.1038 to the December average rate of 0.0065, the exchange rate registered a net change of -99.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 35.4607 was down 3.29% compared to the 2016 peak of 36.6656, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LKR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
LKR to ZMK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 20.9354, 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 20.9288 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 35.4541 ZMK (High: 35.4607 / Low: 0.0066). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 ZMK (High: 0.0065 / Low: 0.0065).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 20.0498 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 27.1038) against the same month in 2016 (average: 36.4661), the exchange rate shifted by -9.3623 (-25.67%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35.4607 | 0.0066 | 27.1038 |
| February | 34.9281 | 0.0066 | 14.8494 |
| March | 35.0030 | 34.3445 | 34.6594 |
| April | 34.7346 | 34.3614 | 34.5214 |
| May | 34.6020 | 0.0065 | 14.4716 |
| 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 |