2017 RUB to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.7304 LKR

YEARLY LOW

2.4466 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.6159 LKR

2017 RUB to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RUB to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 2.7304. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 2.4466.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2838 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5047 to the December average rate of 2.6156, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.7304 was up 10.35% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.4743, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,652 LKR

2016 Average 10,970 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 12,233 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,418.79 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.7088

2.4862

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 2.6177, compared to 2.6140 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0038 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6177

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6140

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.1833 LKR (High: 2.7304 / Low: 2.5471). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0523 LKR (High: 2.6815 / Low: 2.6292).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1833

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0523

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0636 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0636

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 2.6207) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.0838), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5369 (+25.76%).

2017 Avg (March) 2.6207

2016 Avg (March) 2.0838

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.5398	2.4466	2.5047
February	2.6502	2.5005	2.5850
March	2.7304	2.5471	2.6207
April	2.7248	2.6535	2.6903
May	2.7122	2.6000	2.6687
June	2.7137	2.5392	2.6371
July	2.6119	2.5122	2.5736
August	2.6258	2.5326	2.5735
September	2.6815	2.6292	2.6560
October	2.6904	2.6286	2.6598
November	2.6440	2.5292	2.6054
December	2.6649	2.5831	2.6156