YEARLY HIGH
40.0926 LKR
YEARLY LOW
34.5446 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
37.6961 LKR

2017 RON to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RON to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 40.0926. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 34.5446.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.5480 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 35.4003 to the December average rate of 39.1202, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 40.0926 was up 6.40% compared to the 2016 peak of 37.6804, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 200,463 LKR
2016 Average 180,120 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 172,723 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,740.07 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

40.0935
34.9736
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 36.1928, compared to 39.1993 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.0064 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.1928
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 39.1993

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 1.5304 LKR (High: 39.4670 / Low: 37.9365). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6496 LKR (High: 35.9020 / Low: 35.2523).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.5304
February Spread (Stable) ±0.6496

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.3832 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3832

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 39.6669) against the same month in 2016 (average: 36.7304), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9365 (+7.99%).

2017 Avg (September) 39.6669
2016 Avg (September) 36.7304

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 35.9786 34.5446 35.4003
February 35.9020 35.2523 35.5999
March 36.2246 35.0210 35.6349
April 36.7175 35.5760 35.9713
May 37.6930 36.4303 37.0128
June 38.4347 37.1017 37.5378
July 39.4670 37.9365 38.7165
August 39.8420 39.0623 39.4412
September 40.0926 39.0950 39.6669
October 39.6719 38.7183 39.3171
November 39.5246 38.3925 38.9339
December 39.4525 38.7496 39.1202