YEARLY HIGH
35.4607 ZMK
YEARLY LOW
0.0065 ZMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.4709 ZMK

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 177,304 ZMK
2016 Average 179,653 ZMK
Yearly Trough Low 32 ZMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 177,271.29 ZMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

38.1247
-3.4588
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.9354
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0065

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

January Spread (Volatile) ±35.4541
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -20.0498

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2017 Avg (January) 27.1038
2016 Avg (January) 36.4661

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