YEARLY HIGH
4.7084 LKR
YEARLY LOW
4.1118 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.4218 LKR

2017 MUR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MUR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 30, valuing the pair at 4.7084. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 4.1118.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5966 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1796 to the December average rate of 4.5313, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4.7084 was up 12.29% compared to the 2016 peak of 4.1930, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 23,542 LKR
2016 Average 20,574 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 20,559 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,983.24 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4.6580
4.1361
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR 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 4.3008, compared to 4.5428 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2420 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.3008
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.5428

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.1653 LKR (High: 4.6051 / Low: 4.4398). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0599 LKR (High: 4.5396 / Low: 4.4797).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1653
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0599

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0803 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0803

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 4.6145) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.1449), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4696 (+11.33%).

2017 Avg (August) 4.6145
2016 Avg (August) 4.1449

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.2429 4.1118 4.1796
February 4.3156 4.1929 4.2513
March 4.3308 4.2252 4.2803
April 4.3891 4.2746 4.3212
May 4.4180 4.3111 4.3717
June 4.4459 4.3769 4.4008
July 4.6003 4.4356 4.4956
August 4.7084 4.5606 4.6145
September 4.6561 4.5147 4.5951
October 4.5396 4.4797 4.5147
November 4.6051 4.4398 4.5054
December 4.5883 4.4495 4.5313