2017 LRD to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.7115 LKR

YEARLY LOW

1.2117 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4812 LKR

2017 LRD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LRD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 27, valuing the pair at 1.7115. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 1.2117.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4997 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6016 to the December average rate of 1.2206, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.7115 was down 2.65% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.7580, 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 8,557 LKR

2016 Average 8,188 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 6,059 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,498.55 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.6974

1.1773

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD to LKR 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 1.6131, compared to 1.3494 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2637 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6131

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3494

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.3864 LKR (High: 1.7061 / Low: 1.3197). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0142 LKR (High: 1.2260 / Low: 1.2117).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.3864

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0142

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.2866 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2866

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 1.6541) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.6152), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0389 (+2.41%).

2017 Avg (July) 1.6541

2016 Avg (July) 1.6152

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6473	1.5682	1.6016
February	1.6181	1.5873	1.6028
March	1.6287	1.5985	1.6128
April	1.6261	1.6004	1.6150
May	1.6426	1.6068	1.6188
June	1.6462	1.6072	1.6274
July	1.7115	1.6171	1.6541
August	1.7061	1.3197	1.3675
September	1.3340	1.2994	1.3095
October	1.3089	1.2857	1.2976
November	1.2903	1.2178	1.2468
December	1.2260	1.2117	1.2206