2017 QAR to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

42.2608 LKR

YEARLY LOW

39.1792 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

41.4682 LKR

2017 QAR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the QAR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 42.2608. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 39.1792.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0815 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.1839 to the December average rate of 41.7585, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 42.2608 was up 2.37% compared to the 2016 peak of 41.2819, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 211,304 LKR

2016 Average 200,692 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 195,896 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,407.68 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

42.0052

40.2026

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 41.5827, compared to 41.3538 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2289 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 41.5827

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 41.3538

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 3.0746 LKR (High: 42.2538 / Low: 39.1792). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3975 LKR (High: 42.0887 / Low: 41.6912).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.0746

May Spread (Stable) ±0.3975

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.7128 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7128

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 41.7585) against the same month in 2016 (average: 40.9622), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7963 (+1.94%).

2017 Avg (December) 41.7585

2016 Avg (December) 40.9622

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	41.5074	40.6824	41.1839
February	42.0499	41.1043	41.4735
March	42.0044	41.2041	41.6199
April	41.9761	41.5349	41.7885
May	42.0887	41.6912	41.8550
June	42.0423	40.3025	41.5753
July	42.2536	41.0324	41.8197
August	42.1403	41.2073	41.7775
September	41.9584	41.0673	41.3487
October	42.1625	40.3604	41.0656
November	42.2538	39.1792	40.3528
December	42.2608	41.2639	41.7585