YEARLY HIGH
115.5615 LKR
YEARLY LOW
103.7988 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
108.3923 LKR

2017 NZD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the NZD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 26, valuing the pair at 115.5615. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 103.7988.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.7627 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 106.8034 to the December average rate of 106.7271, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 115.5615 was up 5.95% compared to the 2016 peak of 109.0717, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 577,808 LKR
2016 Average 509,570 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 518,994 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 58,813.71 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

113.7353
105.0128
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD 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 107.3934, compared to 109.3913 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.9980 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 107.3934
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 109.3913

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 6.1293 LKR (High: 111.1634 / Low: 105.0341). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8394 LKR (High: 110.1312 / Low: 108.2918).

October Spread (Volatile) ±6.1293
February Spread (Stable) ±1.8394

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.8811 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.8811

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 113.0084) against the same month in 2016 (average: 104.1458), the exchange rate shifted by +8.8627 (+8.51%).

2017 Avg (July) 113.0084
2016 Avg (July) 104.1458

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 109.8799 103.7988 106.8034
February 110.1312 108.2918 109.0160
March 107.6585 104.1959 106.1349
April 107.3227 104.9369 106.1131
May 108.2812 104.1956 105.8573
June 112.3786 108.1021 110.4354
July 115.5615 110.2901 113.0084
August 114.0282 109.1603 111.6962
September 112.2114 109.2558 110.9828
October 111.1634 105.0341 108.1937
November 106.7277 104.4138 105.7397
December 108.8841 104.4779 106.7271