2017 SCR to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.6905 LKR

YEARLY LOW

10.8570 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.2276 LKR

2017 SCR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SCR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 9, valuing the pair at 11.6905. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 10.8570.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8335 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.2108 to the December average rate of 10.9985, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 11.6905 was down 0.10% compared to the 2016 peak of 11.7023, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 58,452 LKR

2016 Average 55,086 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 54,285 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,167.49 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

11.3831

10.9636

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 11.2645, compared to 11.1906 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0739 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.2645

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.1906

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.7162 LKR (High: 11.6339 / Low: 10.9177). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2914 LKR (High: 11.3872 / Low: 11.0958).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.7162

May Spread (Stable) ±0.2914

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1138 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1138

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 11.3289) against the same month in 2016 (average: 11.0868), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2422 (+2.18%).

2017 Avg (July) 11.3289

2016 Avg (July) 11.0868

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.5323	11.0278	11.2108
February	11.4833	11.0295	11.2291
March	11.6719	11.0468	11.2567
April	11.6634	11.1016	11.2893
May	11.3872	11.0958	11.2532
June	11.6293	10.9878	11.3481
July	11.6905	11.0804	11.3289
August	11.5817	11.1141	11.2603
September	11.5193	11.1179	11.2329
October	11.5003	10.9370	11.2106
November	11.6339	10.9177	11.1123
December	11.4662	10.8570	10.9985