2017 SDG to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

23.7457 LKR

YEARLY LOW

21.7349 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

22.9867 LKR

2017 SDG to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SDG to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 22, valuing the pair at 23.7457. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 21.7349.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0108 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.3033 to the December average rate of 22.7690, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 23.7457 was down 2.70% compared to the 2016 peak of 24.4045, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 118,728 LKR

2016 Average 118,578 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 108,674 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,054.02 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

23.4945

22.6952

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 23.0451, compared to 22.9282 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1169 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 23.0451

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.9282

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 1.2913 LKR (High: 23.0262 / Low: 21.7349). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1137 LKR (High: 23.0377 / Low: 22.9239).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.2913

October Spread (Stable) ±0.1137

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.3757 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3757

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 23.4279) against the same month in 2016 (average: 23.6316), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2038 (-0.86%).

2017 Avg (February) 23.4279

2016 Avg (February) 23.6316

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	23.4314	23.0553	23.3033
February	23.7457	22.5116	23.4279
March	23.5896	22.6509	23.0522
April	22.8195	22.6536	22.7618
May	22.9533	22.6972	22.8259
June	23.0587	22.7737	22.8996
July	23.0470	22.7813	22.9921
August	23.0057	22.7047	22.9157
September	23.0920	22.7694	22.9053
October	23.0377	22.9239	22.9883
November	23.1649	22.8596	22.9988
December	23.0262	21.7349	22.7690