YEARLY HIGH
113.3095 LKR
YEARLY LOW
103.6147 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
109.5065 LKR

2017 LYD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LYD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 113.3095. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 103.6147.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.6948 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 104.8129 to the December average rate of 112.2133, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 113.3095 was up 1.33% compared to the 2016 peak of 111.8185, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 566,548 LKR
2016 Average 529,238 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 518,074 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48,473.95 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

113.1492
104.0550
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 107.0569, compared to 111.9560 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.8991 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 107.0569
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 111.9560

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 2.9251 LKR (High: 112.3375 / Low: 109.4124). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0457 LKR (High: 112.8282 / Low: 111.7825).

July Spread (Volatile) ±2.9251
December Spread (Stable) ±1.0457

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1907 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1907

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 112.3914) against the same month in 2016 (average: 105.0316), the exchange rate shifted by +7.3598 (+7.01%).

2017 Avg (November) 112.3914
2016 Avg (November) 105.0316

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 105.8686 103.6147 104.8129
February 106.7415 105.1609 105.9510
March 108.1158 105.4553 106.3169
April 107.9535 106.4111 107.1896
May 109.7011 107.8046 108.5463
June 110.2952 108.7971 109.5249
July 112.3375 109.4124 110.8259
August 112.2254 110.7394 111.8170
September 112.9595 111.6608 112.3395
October 112.6681 111.4360 112.1488
November 113.3095 111.1727 112.3914
December 112.8282 111.7825 112.2133