2017 MYR to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

37.8564 LKR

YEARLY LOW

33.0229 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

35.4860 LKR

2017 MYR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MYR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 37.8564. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 33.0229.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.8335 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.6315 to the December average rate of 37.5672, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 37.8564 was up 0.14% compared to the 2016 peak of 37.8041, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 757,129 LKR

2016 Average 706,430 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 660,459 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 96,669.75 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

37.9608

33.2379

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR 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 34.5588, compared to 36.4131 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8542 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.5588

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.4131

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 1.3934 LKR (High: 37.6167 / Low: 36.2233). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3944 LKR (High: 36.4911 / Low: 36.0968).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.3934

October Spread (Stable) ±0.3944

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0635 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0635

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 37.5672) against the same month in 2016 (average: 33.4522), the exchange rate shifted by +4.1150 (+12.30%).

2017 Avg (December) 37.5672

2016 Avg (December) 33.4522

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	34.1174	33.0229	33.6315
February	34.4815	33.7150	33.9938
March	34.5929	33.6922	34.1434
April	35.2099	34.1753	34.5506
May	35.9110	34.9348	35.3026
June	35.9283	35.4833	35.7312
July	36.0060	35.4177	35.7473
August	35.9684	35.4495	35.6838
September	36.7623	35.7348	36.3303
October	36.4911	36.0968	36.3135
November	37.6167	36.2233	36.8363
December	37.8564	37.2419	37.5672