2017 SAR to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

41.2643 LKR

YEARLY LOW

39.4878 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

40.6518 LKR

2017 SAR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SAR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 41.2643. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 39.4878.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7765 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 39.9836 to the December average rate of 40.8471, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 41.2643 was up 2.96% compared to the 2016 peak of 40.0794, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 206,322 LKR

2016 Average 194,831 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 197,439 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,882.62 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

41.0417

39.8874

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 40.4355, compared to 40.8681 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4326 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 40.4355

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 40.8681

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.9172 LKR (High: 40.8230 / Low: 39.9059). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2802 LKR (High: 41.0674 / Low: 40.7872).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.9172

October Spread (Stable) ±0.2802

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1308 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1308

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 40.9444) against the same month in 2016 (average: 39.5225), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4219 (+3.60%).

2017 Avg (November) 40.9444

2016 Avg (November) 39.5225

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	40.3018	39.4878	39.9836
February	40.8230	39.9059	40.2653
March	40.7852	40.0109	40.4110
April	40.7559	40.3284	40.5629
May	40.8736	40.4757	40.6350
June	40.9409	40.4980	40.7554
July	41.1081	40.5313	40.8912
August	41.1019	40.4424	40.7604
September	41.1313	40.5570	40.8202
October	41.0674	40.7872	40.9455
November	41.2643	40.6906	40.9444
December	41.0186	40.5422	40.8471