YEARLY HIGH
234.3678 LKR
YEARLY LOW
148.9899 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
167.4080 LKR

2017 LVL to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LVL to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 234.3678. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 148.9899.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 85.3779 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 209.2603 to the December average rate of 153.1796, the exchange rate registered a net change of -26.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 234.3678 was down 1.96% compared to the 2016 peak of 239.0416, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,171,839 LKR
2016 Average 1,156,322 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 744,949 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 426,889.30 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

238.3907
144.5803
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LVL 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 181.5521, compared to 153.2639 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 28.2882 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 181.5521
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 153.2639

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 81.2916 LKR (High: 230.2815 / Low: 148.9899). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0508 LKR (High: 154.0108 / Low: 152.9600).

January Spread (Volatile) ±81.2916
October Spread (Stable) ±1.0508

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 70.4493 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -70.4493

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 230.5731) against the same month in 2016 (average: 231.7142), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1411 (-0.49%).

2017 Avg (March) 230.5731
2016 Avg (March) 231.7142

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 230.2815 148.9899 209.2603
February 230.6540 149.6670 184.1093
March 234.3678 225.9288 230.5731
April 232.1192 151.2346 160.1238
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