2017 SBD to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

20.0467 LKR

YEARLY LOW

18.6546 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

19.5193 LKR

2017 SBD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SBD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 6, valuing the pair at 20.0467. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 18.6546.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3921 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.0871 to the December average rate of 19.7006, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 20.0467 was up 4.08% compared to the 2016 peak of 19.2602, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 100,234 LKR

2016 Average 92,374 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 93,273 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,960.60 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

19.8093

19.0214

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 19.3668, compared to 19.6717 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3049 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.3668

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.6717

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.6578 LKR (High: 19.3123 / Low: 18.6546). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2218 LKR (High: 19.7604 / Low: 19.5386).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.6578

October Spread (Stable) ±0.2218

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1141 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1141

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 19.7436) against the same month in 2016 (average: 18.6053), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1383 (+6.12%).

2017 Avg (August) 19.7436

2016 Avg (August) 18.6053

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	19.3123	18.6546	19.0871
February	19.6912	19.2439	19.4062
March	19.6627	19.3226	19.5022
April	19.6441	19.2906	19.4582
May	19.4952	19.1200	19.3441
June	19.6056	19.2360	19.4033
July	19.8339	19.4585	19.5962
August	20.0467	19.4190	19.7436
September	19.9935	19.5249	19.7178
October	19.7604	19.5386	19.6598
November	19.8553	19.2423	19.6125
December	19.7941	19.5557	19.7006