2017 LSL to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.4766 LKR

YEARLY LOW

10.5936 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.4650 LKR

2017 LSL to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LSL to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 12.4766. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 10.5936.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8830 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.0774 to the December average rate of 11.6686, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 12.4766 was up 12.23% compared to the 2016 peak of 11.1172, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 62,383 LKR

2016 Average 49,887 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 52,968 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,415.16 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

11.9633

10.7875

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 11.4883, compared to 11.4417 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0465 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.4883

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.4417

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 1.3150 LKR (High: 12.4766 / Low: 11.1616). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3501 LKR (High: 12.0649 / Low: 11.7148).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.3150

June Spread (Stable) ±0.3501

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.4455 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4455

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 11.6686) against the same month in 2016 (average: 10.7555), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9131 (+8.49%).

2017 Avg (December) 11.6686

2016 Avg (December) 10.7555

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.3540	10.8926	11.0774
February	11.7837	11.1892	11.4312
March	12.1789	11.3536	11.7470
April	11.7613	10.8803	11.3014
May	11.8948	11.1980	11.5075
June	12.0649	11.7148	11.8653
July	11.8911	11.3317	11.6914
August	11.7831	11.3501	11.5478
September	11.9148	11.2861	11.6424
October	11.5344	10.8252	11.2147
November	11.2569	10.5936	10.8854
December	12.4766	11.1616	11.6686