2017 MVR to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

10.8343 LKR

YEARLY LOW

9.6491 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.8790 LKR

2017 MVR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MVR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 10.8343. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 5, dropping to 9.6491.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1853 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.7568 to the December average rate of 9.9438, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 10.8343 was up 10.50% compared to the 2016 peak of 9.8045, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 54,172 LKR

2016 Average 47,871 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 48,245 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,926.35 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

10.0221

9.7327

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MVR 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 9.8052, compared to 9.9529 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1477 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.8052

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.9529

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 1.0178 LKR (High: 10.8343 / Low: 9.8165). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0682 LKR (High: 9.9943 / Low: 9.9261).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.0178

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0682

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0542 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0542

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 9.9715) against the same month in 2016 (average: 9.5869), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3846 (+4.01%).

2017 Avg (August) 9.9715

2016 Avg (August) 9.5869

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	9.8335	9.6820	9.7568
February	9.8782	9.6716	9.7689
March	9.8742	9.6491	9.7785
April	9.9215	9.7672	9.8550
May	9.9598	9.7678	9.8499
June	9.9054	9.7295	9.8219
July	9.9622	9.8317	9.9053
August	10.8343	9.8165	9.9715
September	10.0101	9.8705	9.9312
October	9.9943	9.9261	9.9676
November	10.0776	9.9225	9.9980
December	9.9864	9.8675	9.9438