2017 MAD to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

16.4672 LKR

YEARLY LOW

14.6803 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

15.7221 LKR

2017 MAD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MAD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 16.4672. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 14.6803.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7869 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.9033 to the December average rate of 16.2577, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 16.4672 was up 7.01% compared to the 2016 peak of 15.3882, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 82,336 LKR

2016 Average 74,551 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 73,401 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,934.64 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

16.4879

14.7593

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 15.2281, compared to 16.2161 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9880 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.2281

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.2161

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.3863 LKR (High: 15.2756 / Low: 14.8893). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2299 LKR (High: 16.3748 / Low: 16.1449).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3863

October Spread (Stable) ±0.2299

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 0.0910 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0910

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 16.3439) against the same month in 2016 (average: 14.9948), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3491 (+9.00%).

2017 Avg (September) 16.3439

2016 Avg (September) 14.9948

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	15.0478	14.6803	14.9033
February	15.1560	14.8731	15.0078
March	15.2756	14.8893	15.1030
April	15.4036	15.0350	15.1732
May	15.6780	15.3409	15.5012
June	15.9322	15.5760	15.6801
July	16.2020	15.8440	16.0055
August	16.3895	16.0858	16.1928
September	16.4672	16.1935	16.3439
October	16.3748	16.1449	16.2528
November	16.4025	16.0864	16.2439
December	16.4074	16.1165	16.2577