2017 RWF to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1864 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.1775 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1818 LKR

2017 RWF to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RWF to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 0.1864. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.1775.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0089 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1809 to the December average rate of 0.1786, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1864 was down 6.22% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1988, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 932 LKR

2016 Average 938 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 888 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 44.49 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1845

0.1781

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF 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 0.1815, compared to 0.1821 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1815

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1821

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0060 LKR (High: 0.1864 / Low: 0.1804). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 LKR (High: 0.1803 / Low: 0.1775).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0060

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

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 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.1839) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1836), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+0.16%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.1839

2016 Avg (August) 0.1836

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1837	0.1794	0.1809
February	0.1849	0.1789	0.1809
March	0.1854	0.1803	0.1817
April	0.1850	0.1803	0.1820
May	0.1857	0.1807	0.1820
June	0.1847	0.1802	0.1818
July	0.1863	0.1814	0.1840
August	0.1864	0.1804	0.1839
September	0.1847	0.1804	0.1834
October	0.1845	0.1797	0.1825
November	0.1836	0.1792	0.1800
December	0.1803	0.1775	0.1786