YEARLY HIGH
0.7483 INR
YEARLY LOW
0.5088 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6334 INR

2017 LRD to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LRD to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.7483. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.5088.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2395 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7271 to the December average rate of 0.5117, the exchange rate registered a net change of -29.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.7483 was down 8.16% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.8147, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,741 INR
2016 Average 3,764 INR
Yearly Trough Low 2,544 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,197.49 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.7487
0.4902
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD to INR 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 0.6991, compared to 0.5678 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1313 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6991
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5678

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.1581 INR (High: 0.7118 / Low: 0.5537). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0058 INR (High: 0.5146 / Low: 0.5088).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1581
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0058

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1227 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1227

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.7271) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.7865), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0594 (-7.55%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.7271
2016 Avg (January) 0.7865

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7483 0.7144 0.7271
February 0.7171 0.7016 0.7107
March 0.7140 0.6848 0.7011
April 0.6925 0.6801 0.6851
May 0.6965 0.6774 0.6844
June 0.6932 0.6801 0.6863
July 0.7163 0.6842 0.6950
August 0.7118 0.5537 0.5723
September 0.5577 0.5464 0.5511
October 0.5574 0.5420 0.5498
November 0.5452 0.5139 0.5267
December 0.5146 0.5088 0.5117