2017 LTL to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

154.7309 LKR

YEARLY LOW

45.1166 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

132.4102 LKR

2017 LTL to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LTL to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 154.7309. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 45.1166.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 109.6143 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 69.5088 to the December average rate of 153.1796, the exchange rate registered a net change of 120.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 154.7309 was up 215.19% compared to the 2016 peak of 49.0918, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 773,655 LKR

2016 Average 236,823 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 225,583 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 548,071.71 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

164.2186

36.2698

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 111.5566, compared to 153.2639 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 41.7073 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 111.5566

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 153.2639

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 105.7917 LKR (High: 152.8467 / Low: 47.0550). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0508 LKR (High: 154.0108 / Low: 152.9600).

April Spread (Volatile) ±105.7917

October Spread (Stable) ±1.0508

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 59.0587 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -59.0587

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 153.5527) against the same month in 2016 (average: 46.8171), the exchange rate shifted by +106.7356 (+227.98%).

2017 Avg (November) 153.5527

2016 Avg (November) 46.8171

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	150.5229	45.1166	69.5088
February	151.2871	46.4004	105.9909
March	47.7044	45.9868	46.9322
April	152.8467	47.0550	141.6616
May	153.2862	151.8143	152.3978
June	153.5364	151.8796	152.8480
July	154.1675	151.9975	153.3505
August	154.1425	151.6673	152.8591
September	154.2547	152.1031	153.0851
October	154.0108	152.9600	153.5562
November	154.7309	152.6079	153.5527
December	153.8298	152.0575	153.1796